Marx, Engels and Modern British Socialism: The Social and Political Thought of H. M. Hyndman, E. B. Bax and William Morris

This book explores the reception of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' ideas in Britain during the late 19th century, challenging the traditional narratives of H. M. Hyndman, E. B. Bax, and William Morris. It reveals the complex interactions between these individuals and Marxism, highlighting the contributions of Hyndman, Bax, and Morris to the development of modern British socialism. It also explores the influence of John Stuart Mill on British socialism and other liberal influences that shaped the sectarian attitude of the Social Democratic Federation towards organized labor. The book offers an alternative genealogy for Fabian socialism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 271 pages
Publication date: 22 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This book is a comprehensive reception study of Karl Marx's and Friedrich Engels' ideas in Britain during the late nineteenth century, offering a revisionist account of the emergence of modern British socialism. It delves into the intricate interactions between H. M. Hyndman, E. B. Bax, and William Morris, shedding light on their relationships with Marx and Marxism. It challenges the conventional portrayal of Hyndman as a Tory radical and reveals him as a socialist with liberal and republican roots, while Bax is portrayed as a sophisticated thinker and a prominent figure in European socialist circles, rather than being dismissed as a mere pedant. Furthermore, it explores the overlooked debt of William Morris to Bax and liberalism, shedding new light on his ideological influences. The book also demonstrates how John Stuart Mill, in particular, was intertwined with Marx's ideas in Britain, shedding light on other liberal influences that contributed to the sectarian attitude adopted by the Social Democratic Federation towards organized labor. Additionally, it presents an alternative genealogy for Fabian socialism, offering a fresh perspective on this influential socialist movement.

This book is a comprehensive reception study of Karl Marx's and Friedrich Engels' ideas in Britain during the late nineteenth century, offering a revisionist account of the emergence of modern British socialism. It delves into the intricate interactions between H. M. Hyndman, E. B. Bax, and William Morris, shedding light on their relationships with Marx and Marxism. It challenges the conventional portrayal of Hyndman as a Tory radical and reveals him as a socialist with liberal and republican roots, while Bax is portrayed as a sophisticated thinker and a prominent figure in European socialist circles, rather than being dismissed as a mere pedant. Furthermore, it explores the overlooked debt of William Morris to Bax and liberalism, shedding new light on his ideological influences. The book also demonstrates how John Stuart Mill, in particular, was intertwined with Marx's ideas in Britain, shedding light on other liberal influences that contributed to the sectarian attitude adopted by the Social Democratic Federation towards organized labor. Additionally, it presents an alternative genealogy for Fabian socialism, offering a fresh perspective on this influential socialist movement.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030423414
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020