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.