{"product_id":"the-general-strike-may-1926-its-origin-history-9781025368177","title":"The General Strike May 1926: Its Origin \u0026 History","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): R. Page Arnot\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Europe - Great Britain - 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The General Strike May 1926: Its Origin \u0026amp; History\" is a comprehensive and immediate analysis of one of the most pivotal moments in the history of the British labor movement. Written by R. Page Arnot, a prominent historian and contemporary observer, this work provides an in-depth exploration of the causes, execution, and immediate consequences of the nine-day nationwide strike that paralyzed the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book meticulously traces the origins of the conflict, focusing on the deep-seated grievances of the coal mining industry and the breakdown of negotiations between the government, mine owners, and the Miners' Federation. Arnot examines the strategic decisions made by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the grassroots solidarity of millions of workers who walked out in support of the miners. Through a blend of historical context and primary documentation, the work captures the intense tension between the state and the working class during a period of significant social upheaval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential for students of 20th-century history and political science, \"The General Strike May 1926: Its Origin \u0026amp; History\" remains a vital record of industrial action and the struggle for economic justice. It serves as an enduring testament to the power and complexity of collective labor action in the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884516524183,"sku":"9781025368177","price":2040.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025368177.webp?v=1781108078","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-general-strike-may-1926-its-origin-history-9781025368177","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}