Publisher's Synopsis
Socialism in England is a seminal work by Sidney Webb, a prominent British socialist and co-founder of the Fabian Society. Originally published in 1890, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the socialist movement in England during the late 19th century. Webb begins by tracing the historical roots of socialism in England, from the early utopian experiments of Robert Owen to the rise of the trade union movement and the formation of the Social Democratic Federation. He then examines the various strands of socialist thought and practice that emerged in England, including Marxism, Christian socialism, and the Fabian Society's gradualist approach. Throughout the book, Webb emphasizes the importance of practical, concrete reforms as a means of achieving socialist goals. He argues that socialism must be grounded in a thorough understanding of economic and social conditions, and that socialists must work within existing institutions to effect change. Socialism in England is a landmark work in the history of socialist thought, and remains relevant today as a historical and theoretical analysis of the movement's early development. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of socialism, political theory, or the social and economic challenges facing contemporary societies.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.
