El NUM y la política británica Serie

Esta serie se sumerge en la tumultuosa historia de la política británica y el papel fundamental que desempeñaron los sindicatos. Explora la intrincada relación entre los trabajadores, sus organizaciones y el Estado durante una era en la que la producción de energía moldeó los destinos nacionales. Los lectores descubrirán importantes conflictos industriales y el profundo impacto que los movimientos obreros tuvieron en el discurso político y las estructuras de poder. La narrativa narra el auge y la caída de la influencia a medida que los paisajes industriales se transformaban.

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The NUM and British Politics
Volume 1: 1944-1968
John Robert Taylor
296 páginas
11 horas de lectura
The book explores the complex relationship between the miners, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), and the British state from the union's inception in 1944. Utilizing confidential archives and oral testimonies, it highlights the NUM's significant influence on British politics, particularly during coal's prominence in energy production. The narrative details pivotal strikes in 1972 and 1974, illustrating the miners' power, and examines the decline of this influence as the country transitioned to alternative energy sources by the early 1980s.
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The NUM and British Politics
Volume 2: 1969-1995
John Robert Taylor
376 páginas
14 horas de lectura
Focusing on the National Union of Mineworkers from 1969 to 1995, this volume explores its pivotal role in post-war British politics, particularly in response to the pit closures of the late 1950s and 1960s. It highlights the union's growing influence and its reputation for having the power to challenge and potentially overthrow governments, providing insights into the political landscape and labor movements of the time.

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The NUM and British Politics

The NUM and British Politics