ISBN: 9780282736538 - the history of the great riots: being a full and authentic account of the strikes and riots on the various railroads of the united states and in the ... of the reign of terror in pittsburgh, baltimo (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating and comprehensive account of the momentous railroad strikes and labor riots that swept across the United States in the summer of 1877. The book delves into the events that sparked the unrest, tracing the origins of the strikes to a decision by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to cut worker wages. The author vividly reconstructs the escalation of the violence, moving from the initial strikes to the full-blown riots that erupted in cities like Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and St. Louis. The book places these events within their broader context, examining the growing tensions between labor and capital in the post-Civil War era. It also explores the themes of class conflict, social unrest, and the role of government in responding to such crises. This book offers a compelling narrative of a tumultuous period in American history, providing insights into the complex forces that shaped the development of the labor movement and the struggle for economic justice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…