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GERMANY: STARVATION, 1844. The Misery in Silesia
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GERMANY: STARVATION, 1844. The Misery in Silesia
GERMANY: STARVATION, 1844.
The Misery in Silesia. Cover of a pamphlet published in Munich in 1844 on the plight of starving Silesian weavers (top) displaced by cheap machine production of cloth; their 1844 revolt against factory owners was put down by the Prussian military (bottom)
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1844 Automatic Bayonet Machine Military Musket Pickelhaube Prussia Prussian Rebellion Rifle Silesia Starvation Weaver Luddite Silesian Troop
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The print titled "GERMANY: STARVATION, 1844. The Misery in Silesia" captures the heart-wrenching plight of Silesian weavers during a time of great suffering and social unrest. Published as a cover for a pamphlet in Munich, Germany in 1844, this image sheds light on the devastating consequences brought about by the rise of cheap machine production of cloth. In the top half of the photograph, we see displaced weavers who have fallen victim to starvation due to their diminishing livelihoods. These men represent an entire community grappling with unemployment and poverty caused by mechanization. Their faces bear expressions of despair and exhaustion, reflecting both physical and emotional turmoil. Contrasting with this scene is the bottom half of the picture that depicts Prussian military troops armed with muskets and bayonets. This juxtaposition highlights not only the stark power imbalance between factory owners and workers but also signifies how dissent against industrial progress was met with brutal force. The rebellion led by these desperate workers against their oppressors ultimately proved unsuccessful as it was crushed by Prussian authorities. The presence of soldiers wearing pickelhaube helmets serves as a reminder that those who dared challenge societal norms were met with violent suppression. This poignant image serves as a powerful testament to human resilience amidst adversity while shedding light on one chapter in history where economic progress came at an immense cost to vulnerable communities.
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