{"product_id":"9788418918803","title":"ONE BIG UNION","description":"\u003ch2\u003eONE BIG UNION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis historical and social novel transports the reader to the turbulent America of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, following in the footsteps of Robert Coates, an Irish immigrant fleeing famine in search of the American dream. Through his journey, Valerio Evangelisti weaves an epic of labor struggle, exploring the origins of revolutionary syndicalism and the brutal reality of industrial exploitation. The reader will find a work of contemporary fiction that combines rigorous historical setting with a gripping narrative, revealing the human cost of progress and the strength of solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the life of Robert Coates, a young Irishman who, driven by poverty, emigrates to the United States. Far from finding the promised land, he encounters a country in the midst of industrialization where inequality is fierce and workers are treated as disposable cogs. Sharing campfires and hardships with other outcasts, Coates becomes immersed in the labor struggles shaking the country. The plot follows his personal evolution as he faces employer violence, political corruption, and repression, and discovers the power of collective organization. Evangelisti reconstructs in detail the context of the formation of the first unions, the wildcat strikes, and the ideology of the labor movement, offering a social fresco of a crucial era in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmigration and the harsh reality of the American dream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClass struggle and the origins of revolutionary syndicalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLabor exploitation and living conditions in the industrial age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWorker solidarity and the power of collective organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional violence and repression of the labor movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in historical fiction with a strong social and political component. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy novels that explore the history of the labor movement, trade union struggles, and the lives of immigrants in the United States. It will also be attractive to those seeking an epic, well-documented narrative with complex characters, far removed from complacent accounts of progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA documented and vivid immersion into the industrial America of the late 19th century, a key period in contemporary history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep perspective on the origins and ideology of revolutionary syndicalism, narrated through a personal experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical reflection on concepts such as progress, freedom, and social justice, far from simplistic narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work of fiction that humanizes and gives a voice to the anonymous protagonists of history, the workers who forged the foundations of labor rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVANGELISTI, VALERIO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e SENSIBLES A LAS LETRAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1091 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValerio Evangelisti, recognized for his ability to merge historical rigor and narrative fiction, offers a work of great depth in \"One Big Union.\" The novel stands out for its meticulous recreation of the era and for its commitment to the workers' perspective, moving away from traditional epic tales. Its length and thematic density make it a demanding but rewarding read for the reader interested in social history and class struggle. It is, without a doubt, a relevant title within the \"Sensibles a las Letras\" collection, providing a critical and necessary look at a fundamental chapter of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406719344987,"sku":"9788418918803","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841891880.jpg?v=1781838837","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418918803","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}