South Wales Miners: Glowyr de Cymru: A History of the South Wales Miners' Federation (1914-1926)

South Wales Miners, published in 1975, reveals how the coalowners took advantage of the war emergency to deny the remaining miners a fair recompense for their toil and cripple British trade unionism. It tells the story of a virtual conspiracy between the Baldwin-Churchill Government and the mineowners to cut wages and lengthen hours.

Format: Hardback
Length: 391 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1975, South Wales Miners delves into the tumultuous period of the War of Empires, when nearly 50,000 Welsh miners, constituting nearly one-fifth of the workforce in their coalfield, willingly enlisted in the British armed forces. The author embarks on a revealing journey, uncovering how the coalowners, taking advantage of the war emergency, denied the remaining miners fair compensation for their arduous labor and the ensuing bitter strife. The book unfolds the narrative leading up to the General Strike, utilizing previously hidden sources of information. It unveils a virtual conspiracy between the Baldwin-Churchill Government and the mineowners, aimed at not only reducing wages and prolonging working hours but also crippling British trade unionism. Despite the miners' heroic stand during a seven-month lockout, the conspirators' efforts ultimately backfired, impacting not only their own fortunes but also the broader economy of the British Empire.

This captivating book holds immense interest for students of history, labor studies, economics, and political science, offering a profound exploration of a pivotal era in British industrial and labor history. Its meticulous research and insightful analysis shed light on the complex dynamics between government, industry, and labor, providing valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of the working class during this transformative period.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032539171