War of the Classes is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author, Jack London. The book explores the class struggle and the conflict between the rich and the poor in the United States during the early 20th century. London, who was a socialist, argues that the capitalist system is inherently flawed and that it perpetuates inequality and injustice. He discusses the exploitation of the working class, the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few, and the need for a socialist revolution to bring about ...
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War of the Classes is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author, Jack London. The book explores the class struggle and the conflict between the rich and the poor in the United States during the early 20th century. London, who was a socialist, argues that the capitalist system is inherently flawed and that it perpetuates inequality and injustice. He discusses the exploitation of the working class, the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few, and the need for a socialist revolution to bring about a more just and equal society.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the class struggle. In the opening chapter, London provides a historical overview of the development of class society and the rise of capitalism. He then goes on to discuss the working conditions of the poor, the role of the labor movement, and the need for collective action to achieve social change.Throughout the book, London draws on his own experiences as a laborer and a socialist activist. He also references the works of other socialist thinkers, such as Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The essays are written in a clear and concise style, making them accessible to a wide audience.War of the Classes is an important work of political and social commentary that remains relevant today. It offers a powerful critique of capitalism and a compelling vision of a more just and equal society.1905. American writer (real name John Griffith London). London grew up in poverty, earning a living through various legal and illegal means. He was a sailor and took part in the Klondike gold rush. The Call of the Wild, the classic story of sled-dog Buck brought him instant celebrity and established his readership to this day. Self-educated, London was heavily influenced by the works of Darwin, Marx, and Nietzsche. This, along with his earlier experiences converted him to socialism as he explains in this volume. Contents: The Class Struggle; The Tramp; The Scab; The Question of the Maximum; A Review; Wanted: A New Law of Development; and How I Became a Socialist. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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