Great Strikes of 1877

Klappentext New perspectives on a pivotal moment in U.S. history Zusammenfassung A spectacular example of collective violence, the Great Strikes of 1877 was the first national strike and the first major strikes against the railroad industry. This title investigates topics ranging from long-term effects on state militias and national guard units, to developing tension between capitalism and racial equality in United States.

Product details

• Authors: David O. Stowell
• Assisted by: David O. Stowell (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of Illinois Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.02.2008
• EAN: 9780252074776
• ISBN: 978-0-252-07477-6
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: Working Class in American History; Working Class in American Hist; Working Class in American History; Working Class in American Hist
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas