Six for the Tolpuddle Martyrs: The Epic Struggle for Justice & Freedom

by Alan Gallop

Overview

In 1834 six farm laborers from the Dorset hamlet of Tolpuddle fell foul of draconian Victorian laws prohibiting assembly. Today the names of George Loveless and his brother James, Thomas Standfield and his son John, James Brine and James Hammett, who made up the Tolpuddle Martyrs, stand high on the roll of British men who have been victimized for their beliefs but stood steadfast in the face of persecution. They refused to be persuaded to betray their principles either by the promise of release or by transportation to Australia. The Tolpuddle men fought to win their freedom sustained by their passionate conviction that their sacrifices would not be in vain. Their experience and example have proved to be an inspiration for future generations and they remain icons of pioneering trade unionism.The Author has thoroughly researched their story and the result is a fascinating and revealing reexamination of this legendary saga. Their triumph over legal persecution and abuses of power over 180 years ago is told afresh in this comprehensive and attractively illustrated book which delves deeper into their story than ever before.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526712523
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	01/31/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
Sales rank:	869,364
File size:	75 MB
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About the Author

Alan Gallop is an author and journalist. In 1983 he founded his own PR company specializing in promoting organizations active in travel, transportation, freight logistics, public utilities and special events. He now specializes in writing books about amazing people and the events which made them famous. His Six for the Tolpuddle Martyrs is in print with the Pen & Sword History imprint. He is married with two grown up children and lives in Surrey.