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Publication
Basic Books (2004), Kindle Edition, 296 pages
Description
This long-neglected slice of American history is a saga of the conflicting political, economic, and cultural forces that shaped the power structure of twentieth-century America.
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LibraryThing member LynnB
This is an interesting, readable account of an uprising of United Mine Workers members in West Virginia shortly after World War I. It shows how the entire community was affected by the strike, with phone operators taking sides and miners' wives working as nurses. It shows how local politicians took
I especially liked the concluding chapter which put the uprising in both its historical and modern-day context.
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sides, and the role of mercenary forces. The federal government's involvement was also described.I especially liked the concluding chapter which put the uprising in both its historical and modern-day context.
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LibraryThing member wvlibrarydude
I was interested more in the historical accounts of these turbulent years in the mine wars than I was in the author's thoughts on labor. As an outsider to WV, I have wondered about this era of American history that wasn't even touched on in my schooling. It has stimulated my interest in knowing
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more about WV history, and especially how outside business money has shaped the political and economic landscape. It also confirms my thoughts that West Virginians are widely misunderstood by historians and the media. Cursory prejudicial thoughts without deep knowledge and understanding has been the norm in looking at West Virginians and Appalachians. Show Less
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Awards
Christian Science Monitor Best Book (Nonfiction — 2004)
Language
Original publication date
2004
Physical description
288 p.; 9.1 inches
ISBN
0813340969 / 9780813340968