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OverviewIn 1895, Eleanor Marx and Edward Aveling were two of the best-known socialists in Britain, mixing with the most influential figures of their time, from Keir Hardie to William Morris. The couple were committed to building a socialist political force based on the 'scientific' theories of Eleanor's father Karl and his collaborator, Friedrich Engels. Marx and Aveling's 'letters' to Russia from England offer a unique perspective on British socialism as it entered its crucial phase, which culminated in the foundation of the Labour Party in 1900. As they reported from the heart of capitalist Britain, a Liberal government fell, having failed to keep its promises to labour. The remainder of the year saw the election of a Conservative-led Unionist administration, an underwhelming general election performance by socialists, and the death of Engels. These lively, accessible letters include sharp reflections on Victorian cultural figures including Oscar Wilde, Annie Besant, and the 'new woman' novelists. An introductory essay sheds light on the authors' complex, tumultuous life and work together, and reveals the friendships and political connections Karl Marx, Engels and the authors had with prominent Russian revolutionaries. The book will be of interest to students, historians, and all those interested in left politics and movements in Britain. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen Williams , Tony ChandlerPublisher: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd Imprint: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd ISBN: 9781912064434ISBN 10: 191206443 Pages: 270 Publication Date: 01 October 2020 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsLetter 1: The London School Board and the controversy over religious education. Letter 2: The first parish and district council elections and their impact on rural class power. Letter 3: The London County Council elections and poverty relief. Letter 4: The unemployment commission, prohibition, and the trial of Oscar Wilde. Letter 5: The 1895 general election and the Tory cabinet analysed. Letter 6: The new Unionist Government and the failed electoral tactics of labour. Letter 7: Trade unions and their response to immigration.ReviewsAuthor InformationTony Chandler has worked for COHSE (the Confederation of Health Service Employees) and UNISON, and he undertakes research into the history of socialism. Stephen Williams has worked for NUPE (National Union of Public Employees) and UNISON, and has written on labour history. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |