The History of Revolutionary Ideas: 1848: The Radical Revolution w/Chris Clark
Past Present Future
The Social Question and 1848 Revolutions
This chapter explores the social issues arising from industrialization before the revolutionary upheavals of 1848, including poverty and working-class struggles. It contrasts opposing viewpoints on these conditions, highlighting the critiques from conservatives and socialists, and examining the disconnect between the working class and intellectual leaders. The discussion culminates in the complexities of the revolutions, addressing the challenges of unity among diverse factions and the brutal suppression of worker-led uprisings.
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