The Progress of the German Working Classes

In the Last Quarter of a Century
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-45978-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1904, The Progress of the German Working Classes by W. J. Ashley offers a compelling analysis of the social and economic transformation of Germany's working classes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a detailed examination of agricultural labourers and industrial workers, Ashley explores the realities of their progress, the criteria for measuring prosperity, and the impact of economic fluctuations, including the depression of 1901–1902. This work provides valuable insights into the complexities of social change and economic development during a pivotal era in German history and will be useful for students of economic history, German history and labour economics.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ashley, W. J.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Deutsche Geschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1.  Preliminary-the Argument from Comparison: Its Futility and Perplexity 2. The Actual Progress of Germany: The Agricultural Working Classes 3. The Actual Progress of Germany: The Workpeople in Manufacturers 4. Criteria of Growing Prosperity 5. The Depression of 1901- 2, and Its Disappearance Appendix