BIG JIM by Rory McConville, Paddy Lynch ( 9781847173065 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

BIG JIM
JIM LARKIN AND THE 1913 LOCKOUT

By:

Rory McConville, Paddy Lynch

Format:

Paperback

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£13.99

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£10.49

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ISBN 10:

1847173063

ISBN 13:

9781847173065

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Publisher:

O'BRIEN PRESS LTD

Pub. date:

22 April, 2013

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Description:

On August 26th 1913, the trams of Dublin stopped. Over the next four months, James Larkin would lead the workers of Dublin against William Martin Murphy and the Employers Federation in a conflict that would change the face of Irish society.

Synopsis:

The story of Jim Larkin and the lockout of Dublin workers in 1913 led by William Martin Murphy, told in graphic novel form. On August 26th 1913, the trams of Dublin stopped. The Great Dublin Lockout had begun. Over the next four months, James Larkin would lead the workers of Dublin against William Martin Murphy and the Employers Federation in a conflict that would change the face of Irish industrial relations. Dublin was brought to its knees by the food shortages and the aftermath of Bloody Sunday. As winter approached, Larkin lead his Firey Cross campaign to England, hoping to rally the entire United Kingdom to strike in support of the Irish workers.

Illustrations:

colour illustrations

Publication:

Ireland

Imprint:

O'Brien Press Ltd

Returns:

Returnable

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