August Bebel: Social Democracy and the Founding of the Labour Movement
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Plates -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- 1. On the Edge of the Lower Class: Poor and Yet Privileged -- 2. Artisan and Entrepreneur: A Success Story -- 3. The Path into Politics: 'Who is That Man with Such an Appearance?' -- 4. A Life for Politics: 'Taking the Bull by the Horns' -- 1867-1872: Bebel develops his talents -- 1872-1884/9: The dangerous member of the Reichstag -- 5. Family, Friends and Everyday Life: The Private Side to Bebel -- 6. Politics as a Vocation: 'One is No More than a Hackney' -- 7. Politics until Death: Battles of Words and War Prophecy -- 8. 'Anti-Emperor of the Masses': Worshipping a Hero? -- Epilogue -- Chronology -- Dramatis Personae -- Glossary of Associations and Parties at Local, National and International Level -- Notes -- Sources and Literature.