Synopses & Reviews
Wilhelm Liebknecht is little known today outside his native Germany. Yet, in the late 19th century, Liebknecht was renowned throughout the industrialized world as a champion of working people and a prime mover in the German Social Democratic Party. His speeches and pamphlets were translated into numerous languages and helped inspire generations of militant workers and socialist activists. This volume brings together a sampling of Liebknecht's major writings; essays on Liebknecht by colleagues and observers of the times; and a chronology, glossary, and other aids designed to facilitate a better understanding of the period and Liebknecht's impact.
Synopsis
Key writings and speeches by one of the major figures of the labor movement of the 19th century.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [441]-443) and index.
About the Author
WILLIAM A. PELZ is Director of the Social Sciences Program and teaches History at DePaul University.
Table of Contents
Writings and Speeches
Spider and Fly
Election Flyer from 1882 Campaign
Knowledge is Power
Selected Speeches of Wilhelm Liebknecht
On May Day (1895)
Karl Marx: Biographical Memoirs
Reminiscences of Engels
Letter on International Working Men's Association
Preface--Eleanor Marx's The Working-Class Movement in England
On the Political Position of Social Democracy
No Compromise--No Political Trading
Socialism
Anarchism, Social Democracy and Revolutionary Tactics
On the Erfurt Program of 1891
For a People's Militia
On the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune
World Politics, China Madness, Transvaal Wars
Through the Eyes of Others
August Bebel
Edward Aveling
Liebknecht's Letter to Lauria Lafargue
Paul Lafargue
Henry M. Hyndeman
Open Letter to Liebknecht by London Anarchist
News Reports on Liebknecht's Trip To the United States
V.I. Lenin Preface To Liebknecht Pamphlet
Kurt Kersten, Comintern "Voices of Revolt"
Clara Zetkin Debate with Liebknecht
Daily People Obituary
Appendixes
Chronology of Liebknecht's Life
Select Bibliography
People Glossary
Subject Glossary
Index