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100	1		_aKirkup, Thomas, _d1844-1912
245	1	2	_aA history of socialism
250			_aFourth edition, revised and enlarged
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-07-09
508			_aSean, an independent e-book maker in Canada (ttd ali at yahoo com)
520			_a"A History of Socialism" by Thomas Kirkup is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution of socialist thought and movements, tracing their developments across various countries, particularly focusing on figures such as Karl Marx, Robert Owen, and Saint-Simon. It critically evaluates socialism's history, principles, and the significant influence it has exerted on modern society. The opening of the work provides a comprehensive introduction to socialism, clarifying its complex and often contentious nature. Kirkup outlines the need for a thorough understanding of the movement, which has shifted perceptions and has become a potent force around the globe. He discusses the historical roots of the term "socialism," dating back to early 19th-century England and France, and highlights the fundamental aim of socialism: to rectify the economic and social inequalities caused by capitalism. Kirkup sets out the intention of his book as both a presentation of socialism's historical phases and an interpretation of its role within society, encouraging readers to approach the subject with an open mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Adam and Charles Black, 1909
653			_aSocialism -- History
653			_aCommunism -- History
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/ost-history-historyofsoci4ed00kirkuoft
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73997
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