Peterloo: Voices, Sabres and Silence

By Graham Phythian

A vivid account of the Peterloo Massacre, a pivotal moment in British history.

On August 16, 1819, a peaceful demonstration of 60,000 workers and reformers in Manchester was brutally dispersed by cavalry, leaving many dead or injured. Peterloo brings this terrible day to life through eyewitness reports and contemporary documents. Explore the social injustice, government repression, and working-class struggles that led to this tragic event.

This narrative, now a major film, reveals the voices, sabres, and silence surrounding Peterloo. Discover the lessons to be learned from the bloodshed and its aftermath, as relevant today as they were 200 years ago. Perfect for readers interested in British history, social reform movements, and political demonstrations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750967498
• ISBN13: 9780750967495
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 256 Pages