Captain Swing was the signature attached to the threatening letters sent to landowners, parsons and well-to-do farmers by starving agricultural labourers, demanding justice, a rise in wages and the disuse of farm machinery. In 1830 discontent exploded throughout the southern and eastern counties of England. There were marches, threshing machines were destroyed, ricks and barns were put to the torch. 481 people were transported to Australia, 19 were exectued. This book looks at the workers struggle against poverty and ...
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Captain Swing was the signature attached to the threatening letters sent to landowners, parsons and well-to-do farmers by starving agricultural labourers, demanding justice, a rise in wages and the disuse of farm machinery. In 1830 discontent exploded throughout the southern and eastern counties of England. There were marches, threshing machines were destroyed, ricks and barns were put to the torch. 481 people were transported to Australia, 19 were exectued. This book looks at the workers struggle against poverty and degradation.
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Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $7.98, good condition, Sold by Goldstone Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ammanford, CARMS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2001 by Phoenix.
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Good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $11.25, very good condition, Sold by Housing Works Online Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Verso.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $11.49, very good condition, Sold by Harry Righton rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Worcs, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1970 by Lawrence & Wishart Ltd.
Add this copy of Captain Swing (Phoenix Press) to cart. $11.99, fair condition, Sold by St. Vinnie's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eugene, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Phoenix.
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Acceptable. Paperback The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $12.61, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by Lawrence & Wishart Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 085315175X.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $13.58, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1969 by Lawrence & Wishart Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 085315175X.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $15.32, good condition, Sold by Besleys Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Diss, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1970 by Readers Union.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $17.00, good condition, Sold by G. J. Askins - Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New Lebanon, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1968 by NY: Pantheon, 1968.
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Good. No Jacket. 6 x 8 1/2. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 1st American. 6 x 8 1/2. 352 pages, w/map and table illust. Full black cloth exterior with Swing letters on front in red and title on spine in gold. Interior has prior owner name on front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked, tight and clean.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $17.00, good condition, Sold by Chamblin Bookmine rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Jacksonville, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1969 by Lawrence and Wishart.
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Good in Good jacket. 384p. Text is clear on very lightly toned pages. Red boards titled in gilt-clean and lightly bumped Binding remains firm. Unclipped dust jacket is moderate shelf worn.
Add this copy of Captain Swing to cart. $19.15, very good condition, Sold by Anthony C. Hall rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Isleworth, MIDDX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1970.
