From an award-winning historian, a stirring (and timely) narrative history of American labor from the dawn of the industrial age to the present day.

The oppressing hand of avarice -- Hell with the lid off -- We mean to have eight hours -- Pullman's town -- Industrial democracy -- We shall be all -- Dynamite -- Let us have peace and make cars -- Spies, crooks, and congressmen -- If America's soul becomes poisoned -- A time for choosing.