American Federation Of Labor: History, Encyclopedia, Reference Book

Book Overview

The American Federation of Labor: History, Encyclopedia, Reference Book by William C. Roberts is a comprehensive guide to the history and workings of the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The book covers the founding of the AFL in 1886 and its subsequent growth and development over the years. It provides a detailed account of the organization's structure, including its various departments and committees, and the roles and responsibilities of its leaders.The book also includes a comprehensive encyclopedia section that contains entries on the key people, events, and issues that have shaped the AFL's history. These entries provide a wealth of information on topics such as the AFL's role in the labor movement, its relationship with government and industry, and the various strikes and labor disputes that have occurred over the years.In addition to its historical and reference sections, the book also includes a detailed bibliography and index, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and workings of the American Federation of Labor. Overall, the American Federation of Labor: History, Encyclopedia, Reference Book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the labor movement in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163637513
• ISBN13: 9781163637517
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 530 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"