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The origin of the family, private property, and the state

The German socialist's controversial work on the structure of primitive society and early civilization, which posited the subjugation of women as the first step in an historical process that led to the rise of social classes and the creation of the state.

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Main Author: Engels, Friedrich, 1820-1895
Other Authors: Hunt, Tristram, 1974-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Penguin Classics, 2010.
Series:Penguin classics.
Subjects:
Primitive societies.
Families > History.
Property > History.
State, The.
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Summary:The German socialist's controversial work on the structure of primitive society and early civilization, which posited the subjugation of women as the first step in an historical process that led to the rise of social classes and the creation of the state.
Physical Description:235 pages ; 20 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780141191119
0141191112
Author Notes:Friedrich Engels was born in 1820. In 1842 Engels went to Manchester to represent the family firm. Relationships there inspired the famous The Condition of the Working Class in England in 1844. Collaboration with Marx began in 1844 and in 1847 he composed the first drafts of the Manifesto . After Marx's death, he prepared the unfinished volumes of Capital for publication. He died in 1895.

Dr Tristram Hunt is one of Britain's best known young historians. Educated at Cambridge and Chicago Universities, he is lecturer in British history at Queen Mary, University of London and author of several books. A leading historical broadcaster, he has authored numerous series for the BBC and Channel 4. A regular contributor to The Times , The Guardian and The Observer , he is a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

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