De Gruyter - Offizianten und Ouvriers: Prussian Social History

Explore the social history of Prussian industrialization with this scholarly study from De Gruyter. This book examines the power dynamics and labor relations within two major centralized enterprises: the Royal Porcelain Manufactory and the Royal Healthware Manufactory in Berlin. By analyzing the distinction between 'Offizianten' (state officials and employees) and 'Ouvriers' (workers), the text provides a detailed look at how workforce differentiation shaped large-scale industrial operations before and during the industrialization era in Prussia. The research highlights the foundations of social groups that continue to influence societal structures today. This work is a valuable resource for readers interested in German history, labor studies, and the evolution of state-run industries. It offers a clear view of how social and economic developments transformed the workforce in historical Berlin.