The General Strike and the General Betrayal

Why people recommend it

The General Strike and the General Betrayal by John Pepper is a historical and political text that examines labor movements and strategic political actions. On an episode of Behind the Bastards titled It Could Happen Here Weekly 164, which aired on January 11, 2025, the host discussed political literature alongside a panelist. During the conversation, a speaker first promoted their own forthcoming book before another voice on the podcast recommended reading The General Strike and the General Betrayal. The participants briefly exchanged thoughts on political organizing and historical precedents for labor strikes. Although the provided excerpt did not explicitly identify the author of the work or provide extensive details regarding its specific arguments, the speakers framed it as an important text for those interested in the dynamics of labor resistance and historical political struggles. The recommendation added to a broader dialogue on radical history and political action featured on the show, directing the audience's attention toward foundational texts concerning strikes and the challenges faced by organized labor movements throughout modern history.

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