Compilation of social research papers on historical aspects of urban area housing and living conditions in respect of low income industrial workers in the UK - includes information on urbanization, the standard of living, population trends, rural migration, the construction industry, medical care, slum neighbourhoods, employment, wages and rents, etc., in london, glasgow, leeds, nottingham, birmingham, liverpool and ebbw vale. References and statistical tables.

This masterpiece by Engels reflects his views on the plight of labour classes in England. It is based on his in-depth research and parliamentary reports. In a factual and analytic manner he has voiced his support for fundamental human rights. It is an emphatic protest against the barbarianism of capitalism and industrialization. A prototypical opus!