De NUM en de Britse politiekReeks

Deze serie duikt in de turbulente geschiedenis van de Britse politiek en de cruciale rol die vakbonden speelden. Het verkent de ingewikkelde relatie tussen arbeiders, hun organisaties en de staat in een tijdperk waarin energieproductie nationale bestemmingen vormgaf. Lezers zullen belangrijke industriële conflicten ontdekken en de diepgaande impact die arbeidersbewegingen hadden op politieke debatten en machtsstructuren. Het verhaal beschrijft de opkomst en ondergang van invloed naarmate industriële landschappen veranderden.

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The NUM and British Politics
Volume 1: 1944-1968
John Robert Taylor
296bladzijden
11 uur lezen
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
376bladzijden
14 uur lezen
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