British Trade Unionism, 1750-1850: The Formative Years - Softcover

 
9780582494596: British Trade Unionism, 1750-1850: The Formative Years

Synopsis

This collection of essays discusses the formative, pre-industrial years of trade union activity in Britain, dealing with such diverse topics as the roots of trade union law, workers and machinery in the 18th century, relations between trade unions and employers and Tolpuddle in the context of agrarian history. John Rule is also the author of "The Labouring Classes in Early Industrial England 1750-1850".

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