Robert Tressels masterpiece and the most popular novel of the 20th century Labour movement.

E.P.Thompson details and reflects on the formation of Working Class Political Culture in England between 1780-1830. A book of genius.

The story of a working class lad who has only the prospect of the mines until . . . . .Ken Loach's film of this is excellent as well.

Comprehensive look at the cultural life of the working classes up to the 1960's. An enthralling work.

C.L.R. James classic work on the Slave revolt on Haiti.

Sammy's had a bad week, his wallet's gone, along with his new shoes, he's been arrested then beaten up by the police and thrown out on the street and he's just gone blind. Kelman demotic masterwork.

Good general history of Trade Unions from the perspective of 1980.

The lower orders get up to some creative mischief during the revolutionary decades. Hills magnus opus.

Peter Linebaugh erudite and scholarly account of the lifes of those hanged in 18th Century London. The lower orders hanging high!

A novel of the experience of an old widow in the Highlands at the time of the clearances. Heart-breaking.

A beautifully constructed account of life for the homeless lower orders in early 20th century United States.

The lower orders in 1980's El Salvador go loco and start their own revolution. An amazing witness account from an American Doctor on the scene.

Working class life in the slums of late 19th and early 20th century Salford. A classic work.