Karl MarxFirst published in 1975, this book provides an interpretative introduction to the political thought of Karl Marx. The approach is both historical and analytical, with emphasis placed on developments and changes in Marx's thought. The book is firmly based on a close reading of primary sources including recently discovered documents on the Communist League, the drafts of Marx's Civil War in France and the Grundrisse manuscripts. |
Contents
Part I Marxs Life and Work | 15 |
Part II History | 53 |
Part III Politics | 109 |
Conclusion | 164 |
Footnotes | 169 |
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