Publisher's Synopsis
A Documentary History of American Industrial Society V9: Labor Movement (1910) is a comprehensive book written by John R. Commons. This book is the ninth volume in a series that documents the history of American industrial society. The focus of this particular volume is the labor movement in America. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the labor movement in America. The first chapter provides an overview of the labor movement and its history, including its origins in Europe and its development in America. The second chapter focuses on the early labor movement in America, including the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor. Subsequent chapters cover specific topics related to the labor movement, such as the struggle for the eight-hour workday, the rise of industrial unionism, and the role of women in the labor movement. The book also includes primary source documents, such as speeches, letters, and newspaper articles, that provide insight into the thoughts and actions of labor leaders and activists throughout history. Overall, A Documentary History of American Industrial Society V9: Labor Movement (1910) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the labor movement in America. It provides a comprehensive overview of the movement's history and includes primary source documents that offer a unique perspective on this important period in American 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.
