Revolution and Counter-Revolution; Or, Germany in 1848 by Engels and Marx

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Author Engels, Friedrich, 1820-1895
Author Marx, Karl, 1818-1883
Editor Aveling, Eleanor Marx, 1855-1898
Title Revolution and Counter-Revolution; Or, Germany in 1848
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Summary "Revolution and Counter-Revolution; Or, Germany in 1848" by Karl Marx is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work examines the revolutionary movements across Germany during 1848, analyzing the various classes involved and the social and political conditions that led to both the revolts and their subsequent failures. The text aims to provide insights into the dynamics between different social groups and the impact of these events on the broader European landscape. The opening of the book establishes a context for the revolutionary events that transpired across Germany in 1848. Marx outlines the complex social structure of the German populace, detailing the interactions between the bourgeoisie, the proletariat, the nobility, and the peasantry. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding historical movements as a product of deeply rooted social conditions rather than as the mere results of individual actions or betrayals. Marx sets the stage for a detailed examination of the failed revolutions, highlighting the varied class interests and the regional disparities that hampered a unified revolutionary effort. By dissecting the historical events and analyzing the underlying social dynamics, the beginning of the text frames the larger narrative of revolutionary aspirations and their eventual repression in Germany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
Subject Germany -- History -- Revolution, 1848-1849
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EBook-No. 32966
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