Death In The Haymarket by James R. Green
A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement and the Bombing that Divided Gilded Age America
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing America in the late 19th century, this historical account delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the Haymarket Affair of 1886 in Chicago. The narrative explores the intense labor struggles and social upheavals that culminated in a violent confrontation between workers advocating for an eight-hour workday and law enforcement. Through vivid storytelling, the book examines the subsequent trial and execution of several anarchists, highlighting the deep divisions and fears that characterized the era, as well as the enduring impact on labor movements and civil liberties in the United States.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368-400
- Original Language
- English
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