Haymarket

Autor*innen

• Martin B. Duberman

Parameter

• 336 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Amerikanische Literatur
• Belletristik
• Historische Romane
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft

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Set against the backdrop of a labor demonstration in 1886 Chicago, the narrative unfolds during a tragic event when a dynamite bomb is detonated among police attempting to disperse the crowd. This act of violence leads to chaos, with officers responding with gunfire, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries among the protestors. The book explores themes of labor rights, social justice, and the volatile relationship between law enforcement and activists during a pivotal moment in American history.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Einband: Paperback