Description: An unparalleled examination of the life's work of Friedrich Engels, one of the most influential theoretical thinkers of the 19th century.
Brief description: Eberhard Illner is a historian and archivist who worked at the Federal Archives Koblenz, Germany. He was Director of the Engels-Haus Museum in Wuppertal, Germany from 2008 until his retirement in 2018.
Review Quotes:
"Through the diversity of its contributions, this volume clearly shows the value of bringing Engels out of the 'shadow' of his illustrious friend." --Revue d'Histoire Moderne & Contemporaine [Bloomsbury translation]
"Contains a wealth of relevant information and discussion about Engels' work, the topics he engaged with and the contexts in which he did so." --Marx & Philosophy Review of Books