Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the French Labor Movement, 1910-1928"" by Marjorie Ruth Clark is a comprehensive study of the labor movement in France during the early 20th century. The book covers the period from 1910 to 1928, a time of significant social and political change in France. Clark examines the growth of labor unions and their role in shaping French society, as well as the political and economic factors that influenced their development.The book provides a detailed account of the major labor strikes and protests that took place during this period, including the 1910 railway strike, the 1914 metalworkers' strike, and the 1920 coal miners' strike. Clark also explores the role of women in the labor movement, highlighting the contributions of female activists and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated society.Throughout the book, Clark emphasizes the importance of the labor movement in shaping French politics and society. She argues that the labor movement played a key role in promoting social justice and improving working conditions for ordinary people. At the same time, she acknowledges the challenges faced by labor activists, including government repression and internal divisions within the labor movement itself.Overall, ""A History of the French Labor Movement, 1910-1928"" provides a detailed and nuanced account of a critical period in French history. It will be of interest to scholars of labor history, French history, and social movements more broadly.University Of California Publications In Economics, Volume 8, Number 1, April 15, 1930.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.
