Isbn: 9780243414659 - Men and Steel (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth analysis of the American steel industry and its profound impact on the working class through the lens of the historic 1919 steel strike. The author delves into the industry's hierarchical structure, where power dynamics mirror those of feudalism, with steel barons wielding absolute control over their worker 'subjects'. However, the book does not merely chronicle events but explores the deeper motivations, fears, and hopes that fueled both the industrial titans and their workforce. It examines how the strike challenged the autocratic rule of the steel masters, revealing the workers' yearning for autonomy and fair treatment. Through meticulous research and evocative prose, this book provides a gripping account of labor relations in early 20th-century America, capturing both the clash between ruthless industrialists and the resilience of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…