| The Condition of the Working Class in England Contributor(s): Engels, Friedrich (Author), McLellan, David (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0199555885 ISBN-13: 9780199555888 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Classes & Economic Disparity - Political Science | Political Economy - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Radicalism |
| Dewey: 305.562 |
| LCCN: 2010286927 |
| Series: Oxford World's Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.55 lbs) 368 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This, the first book written by Engels during his stay in Manchester from 1842 to 1844, is the best known and in many ways the most astute study of the working class in Victorian England. The fluency of his writing, the personal nature of his insights, and his talent for mordant satire all combiine to make Engels's account of the lives of the victims of early industrial change an undeniable classic. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |