The Great Labour Unrest

Ralph Darlington analyses the surge of strikes and labour militancy in Britain before the First World War, explaining its social, political, and economic roots.

The book explores patterns of industrial conflict, the role of unions and rank-and-file militants, and responses from employers and the state.

Darlington situates unrest within broader shifts in class composition, migration, and industrial organisation.

He evaluates how these struggles shaped subsequent labour politics and union strategies.

The work is a detailed contribution to understanding Britain's 'great labour unrest' period and its legacy for modern trade unionism.