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Explore the life of William Z. Foster (1881-1961) in this comprehensive biography from the Princeton Legacy Library. As a major figure in twentieth-century American radicalism, Foster rose from the slums of Philadelphia to become a professional revolutionary and a feared labor agitator. This first full-scale biography provides a deep look into his journey as a world traveler, railroad worker, seaman, hobo, and union activist. By utilizing private family papers, FBI files, and recently opened Russian archives, the text examines his career as a radical journalist and his role as a top-echelon Communist official. This work offers a detailed account of his influence on American labor history and the implications of his political career.

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This biography by Princeton University Press traces the life of William Z. Foster from his early days in Philadelphia to his role as a radical leader.

The text uses recently opened Russian archives and FBI files to provide a detailed historical account of Foster's life.

Readers can learn about Foster's diverse background as a railroad worker, seaman, hobo, and union activist.

Part of the Princeton Legacy Library, this book examines Foster's career as a top-echelon Communist official and radical journalist.

The narrative draws on private family papers to reconstruct the history of a major figure in twentieth-century American radicalism.

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Brand: Princeton University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0691635676
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > United States
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 May 2016
Listed Since: 10 February 2016

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