Socialism does not mean withdrawing from the class struggle and
trying to set up a paradise on a small scale. If there are those
who still think such a scheme practicable, they will find
interesting facts in this book.
5. +The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State.+ By
Frederick Engels. Translated by Ernest Untermann. Cloth, 50 cents.
This is one of the most important of the author's works, and
although first published in 1884, was never accessible to English
readers until our translation appeared in 1902. It contains
practically everything necessary to the general reader in the
voluminous work of Morgan, and it furthermore gives many additional
facts and a coherent, scientific treatment of the whole subject.
The book is of great propaganda value, in that it shows the folly
of the popular idea that wealth and poverty always have existed and
so may always be expected to continue.
6. +The Social Revolution.+ By Karl Kautsky. Translated by A. M. and May
Wood Simons. Cloth, 50 cents.
Kautsky is the editor of the Neue Zeit, and is universally
recognized as one of the ablest Socialist writers and thinkers in
Europe. This book is in two parts. Part I., Reform and Revolution,
explains the essential difference between the Socialist party and
all reform parties. Part II., The Day After the Revolution, gives
straightforward answers to the questions so often asked about what
the Socialists would do if entrusted with the powers of government.
7. +Socialism, Utopian and Scientific.+ By Frederick Engels. Translated by
Edward Aveling, D.Sc., with a Special Introduction by the Author. Cloth,
50 cents.
This book ranks next to the Communist Manifesto as one of the best
short statements in any language of the fundamental principles of
Socialism. It is an essential part of every Socialist library,
however small.
8. +Feuerbach: The Roots of the Socialist Philosophy.+ By Frederick
Engels. Translated, with Critical Introduction, by Austin Lewis. Cloth,
50 cents.
This book is a criticism on the works of a forgotten philosopher,
but it is still of timely interest, since attempts are still being
made to reintroduce dualist notions into the philosophy of
Socialism. Austin Lewis contributes an interesting historical
introduction.
9. +American Pauperis
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