Preston Cotton Martyrs - The Millworkers Who Shocked a Nation

Preston was no ordinary town during the nineteenth century. While king cotton reigned supreme throughout Lancashire, the underlying ills associated with this industry were very often highlighted particularly starkly there. This book presents an indictment of the industrial system that caused such suffering to Preston's cotton 'martyrs'.

Summary

Preston was no ordinary town during the nineteenth century. While king cotton reigned supreme throughout Lancashire, the underlying ills associated with this industry were very often highlighted particularly starkly there. This book presents an indictment of the industrial system that caused such suffering to Preston's cotton 'martyrs'.

Product details

• Authors: Jim S. Leigh
• Publisher: Carnegie Publishing Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9781874181453
• ISBN: 978-1-874181-45-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 252 g
• Illustrations: 40 illustrations
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history