Publisher's Synopsis
Armies of Labor: Chronicles of America V40 is a historical book written by Samuel P. Orth. This book is part of the Chronicles of America series and focuses on the history of labor movements in the United States. The book covers the period from the early 19th century to the early 20th century, a time when labor unions were formed and workers fought for better working conditions and wages.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the labor movement. The first chapter provides an overview of the early labor movement and the struggles of workers during the Industrial Revolution. The following chapters focus on specific events and movements, such as the Knights of Labor, the Haymarket Riot, and the Pullman Strike.The book also explores the role of women and minorities in the labor movement, highlighting the contributions of figures such as Mary Harris ""Mother"" Jones and A. Philip Randolph. The final chapters of the book examine the impact of the labor movement on American society and the challenges that workers continue to face in the modern era.Overall, Armies of Labor: Chronicles of America V40 is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history of labor movements in the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the struggle for workers' rights.1921. Volume 40 of 50. The Chronicles of America Series is dedicated to presenting the main facts surrounding American history and the interesting historical stories behind civilization in America. In the present work, the Armies of Labor is a chronicle of the organized wage earners.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.