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The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State (1884), was a provocative and profoundly influential critique of the Victorian nuclear family. Engels argued that the traditional monogamous household was in fact a recent construct, closely bound up with capitalist societies. Under this patriarchal system, women were servants and, effectively, prostitutes. Only Communism would herald the dawn of communal living and a new sexual freedom and, in turn, the role of the state would become superfluous.
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Friedrich Engels was born in 1820. In 1842 Engels went to Manchester to represent the family firm. Relationships there inspired the famous The Condition of the Working Class in England in 1844. Collaboration with Marx began in 1844 and in 1847 he composed the first drafts of the Manifesto. After Marx's death, he prepared the unfinished volumes of Capital for publication. He died in 1895.
Dr Tristram Hunt is one of Britain's best known young historians. Educated at Cambridge and Chicago Universities, he is lecturer in British history at Queen Mary, University of London and author of several books. A leading historical broadcaster, he has authored numerous series for the BBC and Channel 4. A regular contributor to The Times, The Guardian and The Observer, he is a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
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Whilst this is a crucial work upon which modern Marxist feminisms base themselves I believe that the central argument, viz. that there existed a utopian state of nature in which matriarchy was the organizing force of society, is ultimately flawed and serves only as a distraction on our ongoing quest towards creating a better working society. Let us look not towards a past about which we can never be certain but rather towards a future which we are free to shape as we wish!
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You would have thought that the official review could have at least have got the spelling of Engels' name correct.
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This book, although based on several others, tell us much about the origins of our matrimonial bonds and relations. It should be read by those who truly wish to know how our society was born. Many people tend to dislike marx and engels ideas because of "recent" events in russia(urss). Very good stuff. 5 stars
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