Hencke, Francis Beckett David
Marching to the Fault Line
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849010252
- author:
- Hencke, Francis Beckett David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 127 mm X 203 mm
- Genre:
- BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy Industries
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The 1984 Miners' strike was a pivotal moment in Modern British history. A major industrial nation had been reborn from the ashes of the Second World War, with nationalised industries and trade unions playing a significant role. However, this came to an end with the strike, which ended in defeat for the miners in March 1985. The strike was sparked by planned pit closures, leading to a 13-month struggle as the miners fought to keep their jobs. The conflict culminated in the violent Battle of Orgreave and faced harassment on picket lines. Meanwhile, the government feared that Britain was on the verge of civil war. Twenty-five years after the strike, the debate remains contentious. This book tells the full story of the strike, drawing on previously unseen sources, including confidential cabinet meetings, backroom negotiations, and interviews with major figures. It sets the record straight, providing a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the strike.
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