1922 Through the Red Revolt on the Rand: A Pictorial Review of Events - January, February, March, 1922

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Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Second edition. Highly illustrated throughout, compiled from photographs taken by representatives of "The Star". A pictorial review of the unprecedented events which led up to the Red Revolt on the Witwatersrand. During a period of economic depression following World War One, mining companies were faced with rising costs and a fall in the price of gold. In February 1922, negotiations with the South African Industrial Federation broke down when the Action Group seized control and set up barricades. This work presents the development from mob violence to open revolution.