"Each essay deals not merely with pre- 1914 labour movements but also with the everyday-life experiences of the industrial working class. The collection hence combines traditional labour history with an evaluation of the rich literature on 'people's history' which has grown up i…
An overview of research on labour and socialist movements before the First World War, focusing on six major countries. Each chapter deals not only with pre-1914 labour movements but also with the everyday life experiences of the industrial working class.
The reconstruction of post-war Germany is a major research focus for historians. This book offers insights into Allied occupation policy in the late 1940s, showing the painful adjustment which German industry, institutions and citizens had to make in the post-1945 world.
