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Class War, USA

Brandon Weber

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Description:An engaging collection of little known stories of working people in US history fighting back in the darkest times. A rich collection of stories about ordinary people who resisted oppression and exploitation against all odds, Brandon Weber’s short essays capture the little-known moments of struggle when workers and veterans built movements of hope and defiance. Evocative imagery, archival photographs, and descriptive text make labor history come alive.From the mines to the factories to the fields, Weber shares the experiences of the real-life men and women who organized, heroically resisted, and battled the bosses and corrupt politicians. In the spirit of A People’s History of the United States, this book conveys engaging and accessible narratives of ordinary people who led labor struggles that have indelibly shaped American history.Essays include vivid accounts of resistance in the workplace like the Ludlow miner’s strike and organizing at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, as well as broader pieces on cultural figures like Woody Guthrie, Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK, and the fight for the eight-hour day.An invaluable tool for learning the lessons of grassroots struggle, Class War, USA is the perfect counter-narrative to the myth that change comes only from the top, and will appeal to students of history and labor activists alike.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Class War, USA. To get started finding Class War, USA, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 128

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Release: 2018

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Description: An engaging collection of little known stories of working people in US history fighting back in the darkest times. A rich collection of stories about ordinary people who resisted oppression and exploitation against all odds, Brandon Weber’s short essays capture the little-known moments of struggle when workers and veterans built movements of hope and defiance. Evocative imagery, archival photographs, and descriptive text make labor history come alive.From the mines to the factories to the fields, Weber shares the experiences of the real-life men and women who organized, heroically resisted, and battled the bosses and corrupt politicians. In the spirit of A People’s History of the United States, this book conveys engaging and accessible narratives of ordinary people who led labor struggles that have indelibly shaped American history.Essays include vivid accounts of resistance in the workplace like the Ludlow miner’s strike and organizing at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, as well as broader pieces on cultural figures like Woody Guthrie, Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK, and the fight for the eight-hour day.An invaluable tool for learning the lessons of grassroots struggle, Class War, USA is the perfect counter-narrative to the myth that change comes only from the top, and will appeal to students of history and labor activists alike.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Class War, USA. To get started finding Class War, USA, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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