The Sons of Molly Maguire

The Irish Roots of America's First Labor War

Autor*innen

• Mark Bulik

Parameter

• 380 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Irland
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft
• Sachliteratur

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The narrative delves into the origins of the Molly Maguires, a secret society of Irish peasant assassins that re-emerged in Pennsylvania's coal region. It intertwines true-life crime, the Irish potato famine, the Civil War, and the rise of the American labor movement. The Mollies organized strikes and clashed with coal companies, marking a significant chapter in America's class warfare. The book sheds light on the cultural roots and historical context that shaped this tumultuous struggle, revealing a lesser-known aspect of labor history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
• Einband: Hardcover