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NUM a britská politika

Táto séria sa ponorí do búrlivej histórie britskej politiky a kľúčovej úlohy, ktorú v nej hrali odbory. Skúma zložitý vzťah medzi pracujúcimi, ich organizáciami a štátom v dobe, keď energetika formovala národné osudy. Čitatelia sa dozvedia o významných stretkoch a vplyve, ktorý mali robotníci na politické dianie v krajine, a o menlivosti ich moci v priebehu desaťročí.

The NUM and British Politics
The NUM and British Politics

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  1. 1

    The NUM and British Politics

    Volume 1: 1944-1968

    • 296 stránok
    • 11 hodin čítania

    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.

    The NUM and British Politics
  2. 2

    The NUM and British Politics

    Volume 2: 1969-1995

    • 376 stránok
    • 14 hodin čítania

    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.

    The NUM and British Politics