Wilhelm Liebknecht and German Social Democracy: A Documentary History
William A Pelz
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Paperback. Editor(s): Pelz, William A. Num Pages: 1 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BG; JHBL; JPFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
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 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.
Product Details
Publisher
Haymarket Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
752g
Number of Pages
470
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781608463947
SKU
V9781608463947
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About William A Pelz
Dr. William A. Pelz is an academic historian who specializes in European and comparative labor history. His previous books include The Eugene V. Debs Reader: Socialism and Democracy (2014), Karl Marx: A World to Win (2012), Against Capitalism: The European Left on the March (2007); and The Spartkusbund and the German Working Class Movement (1988). His articles and reviews have ... Read more
Reviews for Wilhelm Liebknecht and German Social Democracy: A Documentary History
"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 ... Read more