The Making of the English Working Class by E. P. Thompson
This book is a comprehensive historical analysis of the formation of the English working class from the late 18th century to the mid-19th century. The author meticulously examines various aspects of society including the Industrial Revolution, the rise of Methodism, and political movements, arguing that the working class was not a byproduct of economic factors alone, but was actively self-formed through struggles over issues like workers' rights and political representation. The book is widely regarded as a seminal text in social history due to its focus on the experiences and agency of ordinary people.
The 738th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 800-900
- Words
- 298,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 30th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Nonfiction (The Modern Library)
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)
- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- The Hundred Most Influential Books Since The War (WW2) (Central and East European Publishing Project)
- Twenty Books that Changed the World (The Guardian)