Hobsbawm, Eric
Captain Swing
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781681800
- author:
- Hobsbawm, Eric
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21.8 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Swing revolts of 1839 were a pivotal moment in English history, marking a turning point between technological progress and social upheaval. As the Industrial Revolution transformed the countryside, tensions rose between agricultural workers and employers over issues of poverty and mechanization. In this book, two renowned historians explore the background to the Swing revolts, from their origins to their eventual decline. They shed light on the people who fought for change in a desperate bid to save their livelihoods and communities.
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