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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a pivotal moment in American history: the rise of the Granger Movement, a wave of agrarian unrest that swept across the nation in the 1870s. The author examines the movement's roots in the economic hardships faced by farmers, particularly in the Midwest, where the transition to a more diversified agricultural system was slow and painful. The book explores the farmers' grievances against railroads, which were seen as monopolies exploiting their economic vulnerability, as well as their frustrations with unfair prices for their products and the high cost of their supplies. The author reveals the complex interplay of economic, political, and social factors that fueled the Granger Movement, detailing the farmers' attempts to organize and exert political influence through independent parties and state legislation. The book also sheds light on the movement's efforts to challenge the dominance of middlemen and manufacturers through cooperative business ventures. Ultimately, the book provides a nuanced understanding of a crucial period in American history, revealing the struggle of farmers to navigate a rapidly changing economic landscape and to find their place within a burgeoning industrial nation. This book offers valuable insights into the enduring tensions between agricultural communities and the forces of industrialization and modernization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331348047_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331348047
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