Wilhelm Liebknecht And German Social Democracy

A Documentary History

William A Pelz editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Haymarket Books

Published:30th Jun '16

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Key writings and speeches by one of the major figures of the labor movement of the 19th century.Wilhelm Liebknecht and German Social Democracy is a representative sampling of Liebknecht's most influential works. Wherever possible, the selections from Liebknecht's work are presented unedited so that readers may take in the full extent of his original meaning. Each piece is prefaced by an introduction from William A. Pelz to put the material in context. These writings comprise an important research tool for political and labour historians and others concerned with the development of mass movements in 19th and 20th-century Europe.

"Wilhelm Liebknecht is today little known outside his native Germany. Even there, his name has faded from the view of most people other than labor historians. However, in the late nineteenth century, Wilhelm Liebknecht was renowned throughout the industrialized world as a champion of working people. His speeches and pamphlets were translated into numerous languages and inspired generations of militant workers and Socialist activists" —William A. Pelz, from the Introdction
"Wilhelm Liebknecht is today little known outside his native Germany. Even there, his name has faded from the view of most people other than labor historians. However, in the late nineteenth century, Wilhelm Liebknecht was renowned throughout the industrialized world as a champion of working people. His speeches and pamphlets were translated into numerous languages and inspired generations of militant workers and Socialist activists" —William A. Pelz, from the Introdction

ISBN: 9781608463947

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 743g

470 pages