History

Ovambo migrant workers general strike for rights, Namibia: 1971-72

Submitted by Reddebrek on Nov 6 2016 06:07

In the winter of 1971-72 the economy of South West Africa (Namibia) was shutdown by a general strike of contract labourers challenged the economic system emplaced by Apartheid South Africa. The strike led to the scrapping of the contract system and is seen as a watershed moment, encouraging a rapid growth of opposition movements.

The Luddites: machine-breaking in regency England

Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 3 2016 23:00
Cartoon depicting the fictional Luddite leader Ned Ludd

A historical overview and analysis of the Luddite movement 1811-1816 which swept parts of the UK as workers smashed machines to defend their jobs, pay and conditions.

A new world in our hearts: the faces of Spanish anarchism

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 3 2016 22:52
CNT members in Valencia, 1978

Book published in 1978 by Cienfuegos Press, edited by Albert Meltzer, giving an overview of the anarchist movement in Spain following the death of dictator General Franco.

The May 18 Gwangju democratic uprising

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 2 2016 01:21
Demonstrators gather in central Gwangju

A detailed account of the May 18 popular uprising in Gwangju, South Korea, against the dictatorship's declaration of martial law and for workers' rights in 1980.

London's anarchist HQ: 127 Ossulston St, 1894-1927

Submitted by Rob Ray on Nov 1 2016 14:05

Originally written for the Freedom building fundraising blog as part off a history series kicking off the campaign, this article looks at the anarchist links of Ossulston Street, London, which runs down the western flank of the British Library.

The Iceland women’s strike, 1975

Submitted by Steven. on Oct 24 2016 14:17
Women on strike in Reykjavik, 1975

A short history of the strike, or day off, by 90% of women in Iceland for equality with men on 24 October, 1975, written by Steven Johns.

Secrets and bombs: The Piazza Fontana bombing and the Strategy of Tension

Submitted by Steven. on Oct 24 2016 10:18
The Italicus Express bombing by fascists, 1974

Extremely informative set of writings on the Italian secret state counter-subversion program during the mass struggles of the 1960s and 70s.

Slavery Emancipation: 1848

Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 23 2016 10:04

Article exploring the relationship between the Revolution of 1848 and the final abolition of slavery in the French colonies.

Senegal in 1848

Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 23 2016 08:45

An article about the impact of the 1848 Revolution in France on its colonial possession of Senegal and the limits of freedom reform by decree, and the right to vote.

The Communist League: Martin Hundt

Submitted by Reddebrek on Oct 23 2016 08:35

History of the origins of the Communist League and its actions and influence during the 1848 revolutions in the German states and Europe.