The Boston Police Strike of 1919

Politics, Riots, and the Fight for Unionization

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• Willard M. Oliver

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• 362 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Sozialwissenschaften

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The narrative explores the Boston Police Department strike of 1919, detailing the events that prompted nearly all patrolmen to abandon their posts. It vividly recounts the ensuing chaos of crime, looting, and mob violence that gripped the city for four days. Additionally, the book delves into the political consequences of this significant incident, highlighting its impact on American policing and labor relations during that tumultuous period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Hardcover