Wilhelm Liebknecht and German Social Democracy

Wilhelm Liebknecht is little known today outside his native Germany. Yet, in the late 19th century, he was renowned throughout the industrialized world as a champion of working people and a prime mover in the emerging 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 presents Liebknecht in his own words. He produced such a massive amount of material that it is doubtful a complete collection will ever be assembled; this is, however, a representative sampling of his most renowned and influential work. As much as possible, selections are presented unedited. Each piece is prefaced by a brief introduction to put the material in context. Most appear in English for the first time. In addition to the selection of his works, the volume contains a section of essays and observations by colleagues and others who knew his work firsthand. The book also contains a chronology, glossary, and other aids to facilitate an understanding of the man and the period. It is an important research tool for political and labor historians and others concerned with the development of mass movements in 19th- and 20th-century Europe.

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