The Manifesto Press Podcast

A Tale Of Two Cities - The 1919 General Strikes Of Glasgow & Belfast


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Prof. John Foster in conversation with Kenny Coyle:

This conversation explores the languages of class struggle in Britain and Ireland, focusing on the significant events of 1919-20, particularly in Glasgow and Belfast. The discussion highlights the industrial centres' roles, the impact of shipbuilding on class mobilisation, the international context of the strikes, and the divisive nature of sectarianism. The speakers emphasise the importance of understanding these historical struggles to grasp the evolution of class consciousness and labor movements in the region.

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