Prof Eric Hobsbawm
Labouring Men
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474601412
- author:
- Prof Eric Hobsbawm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 3.3 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law, Biographies & Histories, Business & Economic History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Eric Hobsbawm's Labouring Men explores the complex history of labour movements in Britain from the 19th century to the early 20th century. This comprehensive work is divided into four main sections, each examining a distinct period and theme.
The book delves into the lives of working-class individuals, focusing on the economic and technical conditions that enabled or hindered labour movements. From the early industrial era to the rise of socialism in Britain, Hobsbawm sheds light on the intricate relationships between workers, employers, and the state.
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