Description
Between the Port and the Mine (III)
Book Summary
This work offers a deep analysis of social conflict in the province of Huelva during the first quarter of the 20th century, focusing on the interrelation between mining and port activity. The reader will find a rigorous study on how union dynamics and the management of these sectors were affected by the context of the First World War and political changes in Spain, such as the August Strike of 1917 or the Primo de Rivera dictatorship. An essential resource for understanding the social and cultural history of Huelva in an era of transformation.
What is it about?
The book examines the evolution of social conflicts in Huelva between 1900 and 1925, linking the activity of mining and port workers. Key events such as the subsistence crisis, the August Strike of 1917, the Bolshevik Triennium, the implementation of the eight-hour workday, and the beginning of the Primo de Rivera dictatorship are analyzed. The work demonstrates how these national events had a specific correlation in the province, influencing the development of trade unionism and the management of Huelva's ports and mines.
Main themes
- Social and labor conflict in mining and the port of Huelva (1900-1925)
- History of the trade union movement in the context of the First World War
- Impact of the August Strike of 1917 and the Bolshevik Triennium in the province
- Port and mining management during the first quarter of the 20th century
- Political transition from the Restoration to the Primo de Rivera dictatorship in Huelva
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, researchers, and university students interested in the contemporary history of Spain, especially in social movements, labor history, and Andalusian regional development. It will also be of great use to social science professionals and readers with a deep interest in the local history of Huelva and its economic and political evolution.
What this book contributes
- A detailed analysis of social conflict in a key period of Huelva's history.
- Understanding of the interconnection between mining and port activity and national political changes.
- Rigorous documentation on the impact of the First World War on the economy and society of Huelva.
- A local perspective on fundamental historical events such as the 1917 Strike or the Primo de Rivera dictatorship.
Technical data
- Author: de Paz Sánchez, José Juan
- Publisher: University of Huelva
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: History, 21st-century history: c. 2000-, Social and cultural history
- Collection: Arias Montano
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: Not available
- Number of pages: 498
- Dimensions: Not available
- Weight: 1123 g
Editorial review
This work constitutes a solid and specialized contribution to the historiography of Huelva. Its value lies in the ability to connect the local dynamics of mining and port conflicts with the major political and social processes of Spain in the first third of the 20th century. It is an essential read for those seeking a rigorous and contextualized analysis of the social history of Huelva, offering a perspective that enriches the understanding of the period.