Chartism in North Staffordshire. The Potteries Martyrs, August 1842.
UK: Cosmo Books, 2022. Fourth Edition. Card Covers. New. Item #221790
ISBN: 1906952000
This commemorative edition marks 180 years since the Potteries Riots, one of the most turbulent episodes in Staffordshire's industrial history. It offers a vivid and meticulously researched account of the Chartist movement in North Staffordshire, with a particular focus on the Potteries Martyrs: those arrested, imprisoned, or transported for their role in the unrest. Inside you'll find: A sweeping historical overview of Chartism in the region; A dedicated section on Joseph Capper, blacksmith and pivotal Chartist figure; With a facsimile reprint of the 1939 North Staffs May Day Committee booklet; And a rare 1832 military review of Colonel Macerone's Defensive Instructions for the People, a text that shaped radical resistance. The Potteries Riots, ignited by wage cuts, economic hardship, and political agitation, were among the most destructive disturbances of the Chartist era. The crackdown that followed, marked by mass arrests and harsh sentences, became a defining moment in the fight for democratic rights. A compelling tribute to courage, conviction, and the enduring legacy of popular protest. 72 pages, including 15 illustrations. Printed card covers. Size: A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Category: New Publications; Chartism; New Arrivals; ISBN: 1906952000. ISBN/EAN: 9781906952006.
Keywords: BZDB395 Chartism. Chartist. New Publications; Chartism; New Arrivals; ISBN: 1906952000 EAN: 9781906952006 Robert Anderson Chartism in North Staffordshire. The Potteries Martyrs, August 1842.
Price: £9.95