1831 The Jamaica Slave Rebellion
Submitted by Reddebrek on Dec 7 2018 23:48
A short account of the Baptist War, the revolt by Jamaican slaves in 1831 that forced the British Empire to abolish slavery within its borders in the aftermath.
Police Regulation of Working Class Life in 19th Century France
Submitted by Reddebrek on Nov 22 2018 21:39
One of the consequences of the frequent insurrections, riots and demonstrations of 19th Century France was the increased surveillance and repression by the police, army and government. This article details the rise of the Party of Order and then Napoleon III's police state and the state of emergencies in the countryside.
French Women Insurgents
An article documenting several important insurgents in the street battles and insurrections of 19th Century France.
The Peterloo Massacre - BBC Discussion
Submitted by Reddebrek on Nov 20 2018 12:20
A Radio Four discussion by Melvyn Bragg and three historians about the Peterloo Massacre. The discussions attempts to show that bloody day in August 1819 in the context of growing social and political tension and resistance. As such it also covers other personalities and events both before and after Peterloo that are often overlooked.
The Servile War - Joseph Déjacque
Article in Le Libertaire about the Harpers Ferry uprising by a group of abolitionists lead by John Brown
1883- The Timok Rebellion
Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 22 2017 19:08
A history of the uprising of Peasant communes in Eastern Serbia after the King tried to seize their weapons.
1874: The Tompkins Square Police Riot
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jul 10 2017 13:57
An account of a cop riot in 1874 where mounted police attacked public demonstrations by organised Unemployed workers associations in New York. Taken from wikipedia.
Revolutionary Spain: Karl Marx
A series of articles written about the revolutionary upheaval in Spain during the 19th century, written by Karl Marx for the New York Daily Tribune.
1857: Brazilian Slaves Strike Against ID Tags
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 18 2017 18:13
In 1857 a mix of slaves and free black labourers struck to resist an ID tag system and tax on their trade.
Grand National Holiday, and Congress of the Productive Classes: William Benbow
Published in 1832 this pamphlet is possibly the earliest published advocacy for a general strike as a means for dismantling inequality and the oppression of the ruling class. Self published by William Benbow an unconventional preacher and 19th century radical, the "Sacred Month" was adopted by the Chartists in 1839 though Benbow was arrested before it started.
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