Reid, Robert
The Peterloo Massacre
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786090409
- author:
- Reid, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Windmill Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Revolutionary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Peterloo Massacre by Robert Reid On 16 August 1819, a pivotal moment in British history unfolded on St Peter's Field in Manchester. A strong force of cavalry charged into a crowd of over 100,000 workers who had gathered to discuss Parliamentary reform, resulting in one of the darkest days in Britain's social history. This account provides a revealing narrative of the events leading up to Peterloo, vividly describes the actions of that fateful day, and examines its aftermath. The book offers a new perspective on the political and military activities of the time, highlighting how irreversible technological change continues to shape society today. With meticulous research and engaging writing style, Robert Reid brings this significant event to life, shedding light on the heroes and villains, suffering and carnage, incompetence, betrayal, and brutality that defined Peterloo.
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