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The History of Trade Unionism / (Revised edition, extended to 1920) — Sidney Webb

The History of Trade Unionism / (Revised edition, extended to 1920)

Sidney Webb

  • History
  • Book language: English
  • 780 pages

A historical study of British trade unionism by Sidney and Beatrice Webb, revised and extended to 1920. It traces the movement's growth, legal status and political organization from its origins into the early twentieth century. A detailed account for listeners interested in labour history and social reform.

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Cover of the original edition (Project Gutenberg, public domain).

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THE HISTORY OF TRADE
UNIONISM

THE HISTORY OF TRADE UNIONISM:
BY SIDNEY AND BEATRICE WEBB
(REVISED EDITION, EXTENDED TO 1920).
LONGMANS, GREEN AND CO.
39 PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON
FOURTH AVENUE & 30TH STREET, NEW YORK
BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, AND MADRAS
1920

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Contents

  1. THE HISTORY OF TRADE UNIONISM
  2. INTRODUCTION TO THE EDITION OF 1920
  3. PREFACE TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION OF 1894
  4. CONTENTS
  5. THE HISTORY OF TRADE UNIONISM CHAPTER I
  6. CHAPTER II
  7. CHAPTER III
  8. CHAPTER IV
  9. CHAPTER V
  10. CHAPTER VI
  11. CHAPTER VII
  12. CHAPTER VIII
  13. CHAPTER IX
  14. CHAPTER X
  15. CHAPTER XI
  16. APPENDICES
  17. INDEX
  18. THE END
  19. OTHER WORKS BY SIDNEY AND BEATRICE WEBB.
  20. Transcriber's Notes
  21. THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG™ LICENSE

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