Master and Servant Law
Chartists, Trade Unions, Radical Lawyers and the Magistracy in England, 1840-1865
- 294 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Focusing on the mid-nineteenth century, the book explores a significant legal and political campaign by English and Welsh trade unions, Chartists, and radical solicitors challenging penal sanctions in employment law. It analyzes their tactics and rhetoric, providing fresh insights into the evolution of the English legal system, the rise of trade unionism, and the dynamics of popular politics during this transformative era.