For everyone, 1879 was a busy year. While the British were deeply mired in the Zulu War and Anglo-Afghan War, a new round of reforms was taking place in Spain.
Of course, compared to the comprehensive reforms advocated by former Prime Minister Prim, the current reforms were only small-scale targeted adjustments.
The reform was proposed by the Spanish Workers' Party, aiming to improve the working conditions for workers in Spanish factories and provide some residential conveniences for them.
As mentioned earlier, hygiene was not a priority across Europe. Excrement and garbage could often be seen on bustling city streets, not to mention in the dark corners inside factories.
Working in such environments was a dual torment for the workers, both physically and mentally.
Moreover, the housing conditions for some workers were extremely poor, with dozens of people cramped in a small room, making it difficult to even turn over when sleeping.
