Ferdinand Lassalle: Eine Würdigung des Lehrers und Kämpfers

Set against the turbulent backdrop of late‑19th‑century Germany, this work traces the rise of a restless working class confronting entrenched privilege. It portrays Ferdinand Lassalle as both a bold agitator and a pioneering educator, whose vision sought to weave socialist ideals into a practical political program. The author balances scholarly detail with vivid storytelling, making complex debates about rights, constitutions and labor reforms feel immediate and human.

Listeners will travel through Lassalle’s youthful activism, his confrontations with the Prussian establishment, and the founding of the General German Workers’ Association. The narrative explores his economic proposals—state‑backed credit, cooperative enterprises, and the “iron wage law”—while also delving into his uneasy alliance and rivalry with Bismarck. By the end of the first act, the portrait of Lassalle emerges as a charismatic teacher‑rebel whose ideas continue to echo in modern social democracy.