The Struggle For Industrial Liberty (1922) - Walter Gordon Merritt - Bog

The Struggle For Industrial Liberty is a book written by Walter Gordon Merritt in 1922. The book primarily focuses on the industrial revolution and the struggle for workers' rights during that period. The author explores the various social and economic factors that led to the rise of industrialization in America and Europe, and how it affected the working class. Merritt delves into the history of the labor movement, the formation of labor unions, and the various strikes and protests that workers organized to demand better working conditions and wages. He also discusses the role of government and the legal system in regulating labor relations and protecting workers' rights.The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by workers during the industrial revolution, including the exploitation of child labor, unsafe working conditions, and long working hours. Merritt also highlights the contributions of prominent labor leaders and activists who fought for workers' rights and helped shape labor laws and policies.Overall, The Struggle For Industrial Liberty is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the labor movement and the fight for workers' rights. It offers a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of the working class during a crucial period in American and European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.