Frederick Engels
German communist and close collaborator with Karl Marx on the foundations of communist theory.
What have the Working Classes to do with Poland?
The First International Working Men's Association
WHAT HAVE THE WORKING CLASSES TO DO WITH POLAND?
by FREDERICK ENGELS
Written between the end of January and April 6, 1866 First published in The Commonwealth, Nos. 159, 160 and 165, March 14, 31 and May 5, 1866 Translated into Polish in 1895.
BACKGROUND: Engels wrote these articles at Marx's request after controversy developed at the 1865 London conference of the International concerning including a demand for Poland's independence in the upcoming Geneva Congress.
