The Making of the English Working Class II: The Curse of Adam by E. P. Thompson

A Landmark Study of the Formation of the English Working Class

In this magisterial second volume of his groundbreaking study of the English working class, E. P. Thompson traces the development of working-class consciousness and organization from the late 18th to the early 19th centuries. Thompson argues that the working class was not simply a product of industrialization, but rather a product of the complex interplay of economic, social, and cultural forces.

A Rich and Detailed Account of Working-Class Life

Thompson draws on a wealth of primary sources to provide a rich and detailed account of working-class life in England during this period. He examines the conditions of work in factories and mines, the struggles of agricultural laborers, the experiences of women and children, and the development of working-class culture and politics.

A Powerful and Influential Work of History

The Making of the English Working Class II is a powerful and influential work of history that has had a profound impact on our understanding of the working class. Thompson's work has inspired generations of scholars and activists, and it continues to be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the working class and the development of capitalism.

Why You Should Read The Making of the English Working Class II

If you are interested in the history of the working class, the development of capitalism, or the social and cultural history of England, then The Making of the English Working Class II is a must-read. Thompson's work is a masterpiece of historical scholarship that is both informative and inspiring. It is a book that will change the way you think about the working class and its role in history.

Praise for The Making of the English Working Class II

"A monumental work of scholarship that is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the working class." —Eric Hobsbawm

"A brilliant and original work that has had a profound impact on our understanding of the working class." —Sheila Rowbotham

"A classic work of history that is still relevant today." —Noam Chomsky

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