Lassalle: The Power Of Illusion And The Illusion Of Power

by Shawn Johansen

Book Overview

Lassalle: The Power Of Illusion And The Illusion Of Power is a book written by Arno Schirokauer. The book is a biography of Ferdinand Lassalle, a German-Jewish socialist and labor leader who lived in the 19th century. The author explores Lassalle's life and career, including his involvement in the German labor movement, his political beliefs, and his personal relationships. Schirokauer examines the contradictions and complexities of Lassalle's character, highlighting his charisma, ambition, and idealism, as well as his flaws and weaknesses.The book also provides a historical context for Lassalle's life and work, discussing the social and political conditions of 19th century Germany and the broader European socialist movement. Schirokauer analyzes Lassalle's ideas and theories, including his concept of the ""iron law of wages"" and his advocacy for a workers' party.Overall, Lassalle: The Power Of Illusion And The Illusion Of Power is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on a fascinating figure in the history of socialism and labor politics.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163157449
• ISBN13: 9781163157442
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"