Haymarket

Autori

• Martin B. Duberman

Parametri

• 330 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Letteratura Americana
• Narrativa
• Politica
• Prosa storica
• Scienze politiche & Politica

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The book explores the violent events of May 4, 1886, when a peaceful labor demonstration in Chicago's Haymarket Square turned tragic after a dynamite bomb was detonated among police. The ensuing chaos led to officers firing into the crowd, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. This pivotal moment in labor history highlights the tensions between workers advocating for their rights and law enforcement, setting the stage for significant social and political changes in the United States.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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