Scottish Coal Miners in the Twentieth Century

Brings to light the vital role coal miners played in the social and political history of 20th century Scotland Throughout the 20th century Scottish miners resisted deindustrialisation through collective action and by leading the campaign for Home Rule. This book shows that coal miners occupy a central position in Scotland’s economic, social and political history. It highlights the role of miners in formulating labour movement demands for political-constitutional reforms that helped create the co