Project Gutenberg 2005-12-13 Public domain in the USA. 852 Engels, Friedrich 1820 1895 Engels, Frederick Kelley, Florence 1859 1932 Kelley-Wischnewetzky, Florence The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844 with a Preface written in 1892 Transcribed from the January 1943 George Allen & Unwin reprint of the March 1892 edition by David Price "The Condition of the Working-Class in England in 1844" by Friedrich Engels is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the dire state of the working-class during the early stages of the industrial revolution in England, detailing the socioeconomic conditions, exploitation, and struggles faced by laborers. It aims to highlight the systemic issues within capitalism that contribute to worker suffering, making a strong case for social and political reform. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of the working-class experience, emphasizing the significant changes brought about by industrialization. Engels discusses the historical context leading to the rise of the proletariat, describing how laborers transitioned from independent artisans to wage-dependent workers. He introduces the grim realities of urban life, where overcrowded slums, inadequate housing, and unsanitary conditions characterize working-class existence. Through vivid descriptions, he portrays the profound disconnect between the affluent bourgeoisie and the impoverished working-class, laying a foundation for the book's broader critiques of capitalism and its impact on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Great Britain -- Economic conditions Working class -- Great Britain HD Text Politics United Kingdom Browsing: Economics Browsing: History - British Browsing: Politics Browsing: Sociology 815731 815598 2024-09-07T13:26:32.520298 2023-09-08T05:22:42.299179 text/html text/html 810026 2020-12-13T11:55:06 text/html 281215 2020-12-13T11:55:06 text/html application/zip 362216 2024-09-07T13:26:41.843248 application/epub+zip 370142 2024-09-07T13:26:34.592279 application/epub+zip 370142 2024-09-07T13:26:33.404266 application/epub+zip 693696 2024-09-07T13:26:47.667170 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 628993 2024-09-07T13:26:40.885247 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 640601 2022-09-08T10:23:52.204811 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 736681 736597 2024-09-07T13:26:31.514278 2023-09-08T05:22:41.376176 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 736491 2020-12-13T11:55:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 270093 2020-12-13T11:55:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20103 2024-09-07T13:26:47.807183 application/rdf+xml 20539 2024-09-07T13:26:33.787263 image/jpeg 4409 2024-09-07T13:26:33.595243 image/jpeg 346375 2024-09-07T13:26:32.584317 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia en.wikipedia