On January 12, 1912, an army of textile workers stormed out of the mills in Lawrence, Massachusetts, commencing what has since become known as the "Bread and Roses" strike. Based on newspaper accounts, magazine reportage, and oral histories, Watson reconstructs a Dickensian drama involving thousands of parading strikers from fifty-one nations, unforgettable acts of cruelty, and even a protracted murder trial that tested the boundaries of free speech. A rousing look at a seminal and overlooked chapter of the past, Bread and Roses is indispensable reading.
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On January 12, 1912, an army of textile workers stormed out of the mills in Lawrence, Massachusetts, commencing what has since become known as the "Bread and Roses" strike. Based on newspaper accounts, magazine reportage, and oral histories, Watson reconstructs a Dickensian drama involving thousands of parading strikers from fifty-one nations, unforgettable acts of cruelty, and even a protracted murder trial that tested the boundaries of free speech. A rousing look at a seminal and overlooked chapter of the past, Bread and Roses is indispensable reading.
Imprint | Penguin USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | July 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | July 2006 |
Authors | Bruce Watson |
Dimensions | 202 x 133 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 368 |
Edition | Annotated edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-303735-4 |
Barcode | 9780143037354 |
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LSN | 0-14-303735-8 |