Craig, Maggie
When The Clyde Ran Red
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780275062
- author:
- Craig, Maggie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Birlinn Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 13 x 2.5 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
When the Clyde Ran Red paints a vivid picture of the heady days when revolution was in the air on Clydeside. Through the bitter strike at the Singer Sewing machine plant, Bloody Friday in George Square, and other pivotal moments, the people fought for the right to work, dignity of labour, and a fairer society.
The story takes place against the backdrop of Glasgow's unique blend of elegance and poverty, where overcrowded tenements stood alongside art galleries, picture palaces, and dance halls. The city was also home to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style, as well as the Clyde's impressive shipbuilding industry.
Maggie Craig brings this complex period to life with verve, warmth, and humour, putting politics into its social context. This book offers a fresh perspective on Red Clydeside, revealing the people, their struggles, and their achievements in a fascinating and engaging way.
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