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Rebels Against the Future is a scholarly account of the Luddite movement, detailing how working‑class textile workers in early 19th‑century England resisted the rapid spread of industrial technology. The book examines the patterns of sabotage, riots, and political activity that arose as these workers defended their trade, homes, and communities from the upheavals of the Industrial Revolution. By comparing that era with the contemporary technological age, it highlights the enduring tensions between labor and innovation.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Kirkpatrick Sale
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