Eugene V. Debs Reader: Socialism and the Class Struggle

by Howard Zinn (Introduction), Mark A. Lause (Introduction), William A. Pelz (Editor)

Overview

The Collection of writings and speeches by one of the most radical of America's early 20th century leaders which brings to life a once powerful socialist movement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780850366136
Publisher:	Merlin Press Limited, The
Publication date:	03/01/2014
Pages:	247
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Gene Debs: Cosmopolitan Radical of the American Heartland Mark A. Lause 9

Editor's Preface 27

Introduction to first edition Howard Zinn 32

The Martyred Apostles of Labor 37

Prison Labor 42

How I Became a Socialist 54

What's the Matter with Chicago? 59

The Negro in Class Struggle 65

The Negro and His Nemesis 70

The Socialist Party and the Working Class 78

An Ideal Labor Press 96

The Crimson Standard 99

Revolutionary Unionism 100

John Brown: History's Greatest Hero 117

Mother Jones 119

Thomas McGrady 120

Revolution 126

Letter from Debs on Immigration 129

Working Class Politics 131

Danger Ahead 134

The Crisis in Mexico 138

Sound Socialist Tactics 142

Speech of Acceptance 152

A Plea for Solidarity 159

The Gunmen and the Miners 167

The Knights of Columbus 172

The Prospects for Peace 177

Politicians and Preachers 178

Ruling Class Robbers 180

The IWW Bogey 182

The Canton, Ohio Speech 186

Address to the Jury 203

Statement to tire Court 207

The Day of the People 210

'Preacher Sheriff Hangs Victim 214

Woman - Comrade and Equal 218

Sacco and Vanzetti 221

The Negro Workers 224