Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. Introduction: The Making of Labour’s Day xi
5. Chapter One. Holy Days, Holidays, and Labour Days 1
6. Chapter Two. The Craftsmen's Spectacle 41
7. Chapter Three. Sharing Labour Day 81
8. Chapter Four. The Universal Playday 115
9. Chapter Five. Marching to Different Tunes 143
10. Chapter Six. Clenched Fists, Clowns, and Chilling Out 193
11. Conclusion: The Legacy of Labour’s Day 271
12. Abbreviations 281
13. Notes 283
14. Index 329