In modern parlance, "Luddite" has come to mean one who rejects modern ways for a simpler time. But what were the historical events from which the term arose? Who were the Luddites? What were their ultimate aims - if, indeed, they had any? How were they organized, and who were their leaders? Exploring these and other questions, this book presents a detailed account of the Luddite Rebellion from its beginnings to the savage repression which marked its end. The Luddite riots, which proved one of the defining moments of the ...
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In modern parlance, "Luddite" has come to mean one who rejects modern ways for a simpler time. But what were the historical events from which the term arose? Who were the Luddites? What were their ultimate aims - if, indeed, they had any? How were they organized, and who were their leaders? Exploring these and other questions, this book presents a detailed account of the Luddite Rebellion from its beginnings to the savage repression which marked its end. The Luddite riots, which proved one of the defining moments of the Industrial Revolution, began in 1799 when Ned Ludd, a "backward youth", is said to have smashed a knitting frame. His actions provoked a prolonged outbreak of machine-breaking by desperate textile workers, giving way to a rebellion that would serve as a metaphor for future generations.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
