The Condition Of The Working-Class In England In 1844

Engels, Frederick

ISBN 10: 9359392766 / ISBN 13: 9789359392769

Editore: Double 9 Books, 2023

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• Titolo: The Condition Of The Working-Class In England In 1844
• Editore: Double 9 Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2023
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9359392766
• ISBN 13: 9789359392769
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: New

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"The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844" by Frederick Engels is a powerful indictment of the Industrial Revolution's detrimental impact on workers. Engels meticulously demonstrates how industrial cities like Manchester and Liverpool experienced alarmingly high mortality rates due to diseases, with workers being four times more likely to succumb to illnesses like smallpox, measles, scarlet fever, and whooping cough compared to their rural counterparts. The overall death rate in these cities far surpassed the national average, painting a grim picture of the workers' plight. Engels goes beyond mortality statistics to shed light on the dire living conditions endured by industrial workers. He argues that their wages were lower than those of pre-industrial workers, and they were forced to inhabit unhealthy and unpleasant environments. Addressing a German audience, Engels' work is considered a classic account of the universal struggles faced by the industrial working class. It reveals his transformation into a radical thinker after witnessing the harsh realities in England. "The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844" remains an essential resource for understanding the hardships endured by workers during the Industrial Revolution. Engels' meticulous research and impassioned arguments continue to shape discussions on labor rights, social inequality, and the historical agency of the working class.

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Frederick Engels was a prominent philosopher, social scientist, and revolutionary thinker. Born on November 28, 1820, in Barmen, Prussia (now part of Germany), Engels played a crucial role in shaping Marxist theory alongside his intellectual partner, Karl Marx. In 1845, Engels relocated to Brussels, where he formed a lifelong partnership with Marx. Together, they collaborated on several influential works, including "The Communist Manifesto". Engels provided significant financial support to Marx, enabling him to devote himself to intellectual pursuits. Frederick Engels dedicated his life to the study and promotion of Marxism. He continued to write and publish works on political economy, history, and social theory. His contributions played a pivotal role in shaping socialist and communist movements worldwide. Engels passed away on August 5, 1895, in London, leaving behind a rich intellectual legacy that continues to inspire generations of scholars and activists.