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The general strike and Irish independence

The 1918 general strike
The 1918 general strike

Interesting article by John Dorney on the syndicalist tactic of the general strike and its relationship with the struggle for Irish independence in the early 20th century.

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John Dorney
Submitted by Anonymous on January 24, 2018

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  • general strikes
  • Ireland
  • national liberation
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