Death in the Haymarket

Focusing on the aftermath of the 1886 Chicago labor rally bombing, the book explores the ensuing mass hysteria and the sensational trial that led to four controversial executions, significantly impacting the labor movement. Historian James Green details the rise of labor activism post-Civil War, highlighting the intense twenty-year struggle for the eight-hour workday. With a compelling narrative and vivid characters, it offers a profound examination of class tensions during the Gilded Age and contributes to the understanding of American capitalism's history.