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Burston Rebellion

Burston Rebellion

著者： Thomas George Higdon
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In the early 20th century, Great Britain witnessed a surge in political awareness, especially among the working classes. This awakening fueled a rise in trade union membership and support for the Labour Party, deeply rooted in the socialist movements of the previous century. In 1911, dedicated teachers Annie (Kitty) Higdon and her husband Tom moved to the charming village of Burston, located just north of Diss on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Their commitment to improving the lives of their students and the local agricultural laborers soon put them at odds with powerful landowners and church authorities. Dismissed on April 1, 1914, their unjust treatment sparked a striking movement led by 13-year-old Violet Potter, uniting students in support of their beloved teachers. This strike would become the longest in British history, lasting over 25 years, as the Higdons continued to teach in the open air, a carpenters shop, and ultimately founded the Burston Strike School in 1917. This book chronicles their remarkable journey, their battles against local authority, and the early years of this extraordinary strike. - Summary by Steve CCopyright Assorted Non Fiction 世界 政治・政府 政治学 社会科学 科学
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