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Karl Liebknecht, German socialist and communist
Karl Liebknecht (1871-1919), German socialist and co-founder with Rosa Luxemburg of the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of Germany. Seen here (right) with an unidentified man. Date: early 20th century
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14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historical photographic prints, featuring this striking image of Karl Liebknecht, a pivotal figure in German politics. Captured in this rare and unidentified photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, Liebknecht is seen here in the company of another man during a significant moment in his activism as a socialist and co-founder of the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of Germany. Add depth to your space with this evocative and thought-provoking print, a must-have for history enthusiasts and those seeking to add a touch of historical significance to their home or office. Each print is produced using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a lasting and vivid representation of this important historical figure. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.1cm x 35.5cm (8.7" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative early 20th century photograph, German socialist and communist revolutionary Karl Liebknecht (1871-1919) is seen here in deep conversation with an unidentified man. A towering figure in the history of the German left, Liebknecht was a prominent lawyer, politician, and co-founder of the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of Germany. Born in 1871 in Allenstein, then part of the German Empire, Liebknecht was a committed socialist from an early age. He joined the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in 1890 and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a member of the party's executive committee in 1905. However, he grew increasingly disillusioned with the SPD's moderate stance and its support for the First World War. In 1914, Liebknecht was one of only two SPD members to vote against war credits in the Reichstag, earning him the ire of the German establishment and the admiration of the left. He went on to co-found the Spartacus League in 1916, a radical Marxist group that called for the overthrow of the German government and the establishment of a socialist state. After the war, Liebknecht and his comrades in the Spartacus League played a key role in the German Revolution of 1918-19, which saw the overthrow of the German monarchy and the establishment of the German Republic. However, Liebknecht's radicalism made him a target of the right, and he was assassinated by right-wing paramilitaries in January 1919. Despite his tragic end, Liebknecht's legacy as a pioneering socialist and communist leader lives on. In this photograph, we see him in a moment of quiet reflection, deep in conversation with an unidentified man, perhaps discussing the future of the German left and the possibilities of a socialist revolution. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of ideas and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to challenge the status quo.
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