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Letters from England, 1895 - Eleanor Marx and Edward Aveling (Paperback)
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Letters from England, 1895 - Eleanor Marx and Edward Aveling (Paperback)
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In 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.
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