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Luddite Power! Why the Luddites were Smarter than you Think

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Luddites: Resistance and Reform

This chapter explores the historical context of the Luddite movement during the early industrial age, detailing their strategies to garner support against factory owners. It examines key events, including the assassination of a factory owner and the subsequent trial, while highlighting the public's sympathy for the Luddites amidst state violence and propaganda. Ultimately, the chapter underscores how the Luddites’ struggle for better working conditions foreshadowed future labor movements in England.

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