nydus/The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the StatePublic

This work examines the historical development of social institutions, including the family, private property, and the state, as products of human control over the environment and production. It critiques existing social structures by analyzing the evolution of human society through a socialist lens that emphasizes the role of class struggle.

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This edition is based on a public-domain English translation by Gerhard Ernest Untermann.

The base text is believed to be in the public domain in the United States (95 years from publication, or life of the author plus 70 years). Public-domain status may vary by jurisdiction and depends on the author's death year and local copyright term rules.

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Published by Nydus Foundation.

Released 2026-07-20.

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