The Working Man's Programme (Arbeiter-Programm): An Address (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
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Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a journey through the changing social and economic landscapes of Europe, focusing on the rise of the working class and the shifting power dynamics between different social groups. The author delves into the historical context of the Middle Ages, where land ownership was the primary measure of wealth and power, and examines how this dynamic was challenged by the rise of industry and the accumulation of capital. The author explores the French Revolution and its aftermath as a pivotal moment in this transformation, highlighting how the bourgeoisie, the burgeoning class of merchants and industrialists, emerged as a powerful force, but ultimately sought to consolidate their own power through a new form of privilege based on wealth rather than birth. The book also delves into the complexities of suffrage and representation, analyzing how the concept of a "census," or property qualification, became a tool for maintaining the control of the wealthy over the political system. The author's insightful analysis of the historical and societal changes brought about by the rise of capitalism provides a compelling examination of the ongoing struggle between different social classes and the enduring questions of power and inequality in society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- The Working Man's Programme (Arbeiter-Programm): An Address (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Ferdinand Lassalle
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331432804
- ISBN 13
- 9781331432807
- Seller catalogs
- Political Theory and History
Where the working class redefines the state and its purpose
This address presents a bold argument that the state should advance freedom through solidarity, education, and shared progress rather than protecting only individual rights and private property. It contrasts the liberal, “policeman” view of the state with a vision where collective development expands human potential.
In these pages, the speaker outlines how class structure shapes politics, the rise of universal franchise, and the dangers of treating property as the sole basis of political power. It invites readers to reconsider what a just state should do for workers, peasants, and citizens overall, aiming to connect personal interests with the good of the whole nation.- The difference between the bourgeois idea of the state and the working class idea of the state
- How franchise and property shape political power across history
- Why the state should promote education, solidarity, and collective growth
- What a “working man’s idea of the State” means for culture, freedom, and morality
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About the Author
Edward Peters, author of the highly acclaimed "Torture", is Henry Charles Lea Professor of Medieval History at the University of Pennsylvania.
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