# Nine Days in May: The General Strike of 1926

Nine Days in May: The General Strike of 1926 by Jonathan Schneer examines the nine-day 1926 British General Strike, from its origins in the miners’ dispute to its conduct and conclusion. The listing describes archival research using government, union, political and other reports.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
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- Price: 16.19 GBP
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- Rating: 4.4 / 5
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## At a glance

- Covers the 1926 British General Strike and the events surrounding it.
- The description says the book draws on government and TUC reports, political papers, and accounts from people involved in and observing the strike.
- Focuses on the dispute’s origins, how the strike was conducted and countered, and why it ended.

## Pros

- A focused account of a pivotal episode in British labour and political history.
- The stated use of varied archival sources may interest readers seeking perspectives beyond a single institution.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: OUP Oxford
- Publication date: 26 Mar. 2026
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 432 pages
- ISBN-10: 0192894536
- ISBN-13: 978-0192894533
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 16 x 3.5 x 24 cm
- Weight listed: 702 g

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in the British General Strike, trade-union history or twentieth-century British politics.
- Readers looking for a substantial historical account with a stated print length of 432 pages.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a brief introduction rather than a full-length history.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What historical event does Nine Days in May cover?
It examines the British General Strike of 1926, including its origins, course and conclusion.
### What sources does the listing say the book uses?
The description mentions government and TUC reports, political papers, and accounts from trade-union members, strike-breakers, special constables and others.
### How long is the book?
The listed print length is 432 pages.

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