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“The way in which the vast mass of the poor are treated by modern society is truly scandalous. They are herded into great cities where they breathe a fouler air than in the countryside which they have left.”

Quote by Friedrich Engels

Book:The condition of the working class in England

Work

The condition of the working class in England

This seminal work delves into the social, economic, and political realities faced by the working class in England during the 19th century, offering an in-depth analysis of their living conditions, labor practices, and societal roles. more

Author

Friedrich Engels

Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher, politician, economist, and revolutionary, co-founder of communist theory with Karl Marx. He was born on November 28, 1820, and died on August 5, 1895. more

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