Description
By: Clarence Darrow (1857-1938)
Industrial Conspiracies is a collection of speeches by Clarence Darrow, a famous American lawyer and social reformer, who defended labor activists and union leaders in several trials in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book was published in 1912, and contains Darrow’s views on the causes and consequences of industrial conflicts, the role of the law and the courts, and the need for social justice and democracy.
The book is a powerful and eloquent critique of the capitalist system and its exploitation of the working class, as well as a passionate defense of the rights and dignity of labor. Darrow argues that the industrial conspiracies are not the acts of the workers, but the acts of the employers, who use their economic and political power to oppress and control the masses. He also exposes the hypocrisy and corruption of the legal system, which he claims is biased in favor of the rich and the powerful, and against the poor and the weak. He advocates for a radical change in the social order, based on cooperation, equality, and freedom.
The book is written in a clear and persuasive style, with a lot of historical and factual references, as well as personal anecdotes and humor. Darrow’s speeches are not only informative, but also inspiring and moving, as they appeal to the emotions and the conscience of the reader. The book is a classic example of Darrow’s skill as an orator and a thinker, and his commitment to the cause of labor and humanity. The book is highly recommended for anyone interested in labor history, social movements, or the works of Darrow.
