Debs - V. Debs, Eugene

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Résumé :
Debs: His Life, Writings And Speeches restores the uncompromising public voice of Eugene V. Debs - trade union leader, socialist advocate and one of the defining figures of the Progressive Era. A voice that shook America. As an American political biography and a socialist writings anthology in one, this edition assembles the writings of Eugene Debs into a single, coherent portrait of conviction and controversy. It presents trenchant speeches and essays - a vivid record of labor movement speeches and public argument that helped define early 20th century America. Across these pages, union activism themes and social justice history recur, while the drama of gilded age reform and the texture of progressive era politics come sharply into focus. Accessible in tone yet rich in primary material, the collection serves political science students seeking original sources, invites history buffs into the heat of grassroots organising, and rewards casual readers drawn to eloquent public argument. It is an essential addition to any history buffs' collection and a welcome acquisition for collectors of classic political literature. The writings of Eugene Debs here form a foundational archive, offering both the energy of his oratory and the documentary evidence scholars rely on. Readers tracing the arc of modern labour politics will recognise passages that anticipate later debates about inequality and civic duty, and will see how Debs's rhetoric reached both organised workers and wider publics. While rooted in its time, the force of Debs's language remains immediate and instructive for study, a vital source for those exploring the writings of eugene debs, the labour movement and the contested beginnings of modern American democracy. The book's significance is both literary and historical: Debs's public voice helped set the terms of national debate about labour rights, democracy and dissent in an era that shaped modern America. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike....

Biographie:
Eugene Victor Debs was an American socialist, political activist, trade unionist, founding member of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), and five-time Socialist Party of America presidential candidate. Debs rose to prominence as a socialist in the United States as a result of his presidential candidacies and involvement with labor unions. Debs began his political career as a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected as a Democrat to the Indiana General Assembly in 1884. After collaborating with numerous smaller unions, including the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, Debs led his union on a ten-month strike against the CB&Q Railroad in 1888. In the summer of 1894, workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company organized a wildcat strike against pay cuts, and Debs signed many of them into the ARU. He led the ARU's boycott of handling trains with Pullman cars, which became known as the countrywide Pullman Strike, affecting most lines west of Detroit and more than 250,000 workers in 27 states. President Grover Cleveland employed the US Army to break the walkout, ostensibly to keep the mail flowing. Debs, the ARU's leader, was convicted on federal charges for violating a court injunction prohibiting the strike and sentenced to six months in prison....