Chapter 16: Alternative Visions of the Nineteenth Century
Research Topics
Most of the alternative visions to the emerging nineteenth century order presented in this chapter had little influence on and limited if any awareness of each other´s struggles. However, Karl Marx, the philosopher behind one of these many alternative scenarios, served as a correspondent for an American newspaper, the New York Daily Tribune, during the 1850´s while he lived and worked in London. From this major metropolis and through this work, he had access to information about the rebellions occurring in China and India. Thus, his reflections offer us a unique frame of analysis. How did one radical visionary in the nineteenth century perceive his contemporaries in other parts of the world? Was he sympathetic or not to their cause? How did he interpret their rebellions in light of his own ideological framework?
Featured Documents
- The Communist Manifesto (excerpts), Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels Transcribed by Allen Lutins with assistance from Jim Tarzia.
- The British Rule in India, Karl Marx (1853)
- The Indian Revolt, by Karl Marx
- Trade or Opium? By Karl Marx
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