John L. Lewis A Biography
John L. Lewis A Biography by Melvyn Dubofsky, published by University of Illinois Press in 1986, is an abridged edition that spans 387 pages. This biography explores the life of John L. Lewis, who led the United Mine Workers for four decades starting in 1919. The book delves into his confrontations with presidents and Congress, highlighting his significant impact on American political life during a tumultuous era.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of Lewis, drawing from previously untapped resources in the UMW archives and oral histories from key figures of the 1930s and 1940s. The narrative provides insights into his role as a social activist and his influence on labor and industrial relations. This edition presents a comprehensive view of Lewis’s life and the broader context of labor movements and political dynamics in the United States.
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John L. Lewis (1880-1969), who ruled the United Mine Workers for four decades beginning in 1919, defied presidents, challenged Congress, and kept American political life in an uproar. Drawing upon previously untapped resources in the UMW archives and upon oral histories by major figures of the 1930s and 1940s, the authors have created a remarkable portrait of this ‘self-made man’ and his times.
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