Homestead : $b A complete history of the struggle of July, 1892, between the Carnegie-Steel Company, Limited, and the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers

In the shadow of the Monongahela River, the steel town of Homestead grew around Andrew Carnegie’s massive plant, its 12,000 residents bound to the rhythm of the mills. By July 1892 the company’s decision to lock out its workers sparked a confrontation that quickly escalated when thirty‑three Pinkerton agents were summoned to break the strike. The opening weeks of the battle reveal a tense standoff between determined laborers and the powerful owners, setting the stage for a conflict that would capture national attention.

The author, who visited Homestead during the turmoil and interviewed leaders on both sides, offers a meticulous, point‑by‑point account that strives for impartiality. Drawing on contemporary newspaper reports, official records, and personal observation, the narrative illuminates why the strike resonated across the Atlantic and even entered political debates in Washington. Listeners will come away with a clear sense of the human stakes and the broader implications for the American labor movement without any romanticized gloss.