The Progress of the German Working Classes: In the Last Quarter of a Century (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. J. Ashley

9780267725625: The Progress of the German Working Classes: In the Last Quarter of a Century (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267725620 ISBN 13: 9780267725625

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The Progress of the German Working Classes in the Last Quarter of a Century offers a clear, data‑driven look at how Germany’s workers fared as the nation transformed.

A balanced study that blends statistics with thoughtful interpretation, it shows both progress and persistent challenges without sensationalism.

This edition frames the scope with a practical aim: to understand the forces behind wages, housing, insurance, and social reform, and what they reveal about Germany’s changing economy. It draws on a wide range of evidence to compare conditions across regions, industries, and time.

How wages, hours, and living conditions changed in key industries and regions.
Progress among agricultural workers and the impact of tariffs and reform policies.
The development of social insurance, collective bargaining, and housing trends.
Debates within the labor movement and what they imply for policy and production.

Ideal for readers of economic history and social policy, this work speaks to those seeking a rigorous, thoughtful portrait of industrial society in transition.

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