American socialist the life and legacy of Eugene V. Debs
A biography of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), the American labor leader and five-time Socialist Party presidential candidate. Historian Shawn Gude traces Debs's transformation from a young railroad worker and moderate union organizer into a leading advocate for socialism and workers' rights. Examining...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Simon & Schuster,
2026.
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| Edition: | First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. |
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| Summary: | A biography of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), the American labor leader and five-time Socialist Party presidential candidate. Historian Shawn Gude traces Debs's transformation from a young railroad worker and moderate union organizer into a leading advocate for socialism and workers' rights. Examining his involvement in labor strikes, imprisonment, political campaigns, and efforts to challenge economic inequality, the book explores Debs's personal struggles, political evolution, and lasting influence on American labor and progressive movements. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 403 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781668056738 1668056739 |
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