Otto Bauer, the main political leader of the Austrian Social Democratic Workers Party, had a far-reaching impact on the socialist movement across Europe. From his theories of imperialism and the national question, to his day-to-day practical work building a mass organization, Bauer’s contributions shaped the First and Second Internationals. This critical biography examines his ideas and their legacy.
Otto Bauer, the main political leader of the Austrian Social Democratic Workers Party, had a far-reaching impact on the socialist movement across Europe. From his theories of imperialism and the national question, to his day-to-day practical work building a mass organization, Bauer’s contributions shaped the First and Second Internationals. This critical biography examines his ideas and their legacy.