The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State by Frederick Engels is one of the foundational works of Marxist theory, a brilliant synthesis of anthropology, sociology, and historical materialism that explores the roots of human society, social inequality, and political power. Written in 1884, this classic text remains one of the most influential studies ever produced on the development of family structures, gender relations, and social organization.

Drawing on the pioneering anthropological research of Lewis Henry Morgan, Engels traces the evolution of human society from primitive communal systems to class-based civilizations. He examines how the emergence of private property and the division of labor gave rise to economic exploitation, patriarchy, and the state — institutions created to protect the interests of the ruling class.

Through a dialectical materialist lens, Engels reveals that the modern family and state are not natural or eternal institutions, but historical products of economic development that can be transformed under socialism. His analysis of the oppression of women, the monogamous family, and inheritance laws continues to shape feminist and sociological thought today.

The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State remains a cornerstone of Marxist social science, offering a powerful critique of capitalist civilization and an enduring vision of human liberation through collective ownership and equality.

PUBLISHER:PROGRESS PUBLISHERS MOSCOW

BINDING: HARD COVER

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 180