Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Robert Owen and the Owenites were associated with the rise of an early industrial society in Britain and with the development of an agricultural, frontier society in the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century. This book, originally published in 1969, was the first to use both British and American source material, and tells the story of Robert Owen and the movement associated with his name, from the standpoint of comparative social and intellectual history. The book directs new light on Owenism, and at the same time illuminates general problems of the history of social movements and social change in modern societies.

This book is a detailed history of the co-operative movement in England during the so-called 'constructive period', from the mid-nineteenth to the early twentieth century. It covers the rise and development of co-operative societies, their struggles and achievements, and their impact on British society and politics. Written by a leading figure of the co-operative movement, George Jacob Holyoake, The History of Co-operation in England is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of economic and social movements. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.