Karl Marx

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The Civil War in France (eBook, ePUB)

Revolutionary insights on class struggle and social justice in 19th century France

Übersetzer: Engels, Friedrich

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In "The Civil War in France," Karl Marx presents a compelling analysis of the Paris Commune of 1871, articulating the revolutionary fervor that erupted in response to the Franco-Prussian War. Employing a historical materialist lens, Marx delves into the social and political dynamics that shaped this short-lived government, juxtaposing it with the existing capitalist structures. His prose is both incisive and polemical, combining rigorous political theory with passionate advocacy for the proletariat, all within a context of 19th-century European upheaval. This work serves as both a historical narrative and a theoretical exposition, reflecting Marx's evolving ideas about class struggle and the dictatorship of the proletariat. Karl Marx, a German philosopher and economist, is widely renowned for his critique of political economy and his influence on socialist thought. Living through the seismic shifts of 19th-century Europe inform his writings, particularly the strategies and tactics of the working class amidst bourgeois oppression. "The Civil War in France" emerged from his observations of revolutionary movements and reflects his commitment to the cause of the working class, offering insights influenced by his earlier works, including "The Communist Manifesto." This book is essential reading for those interested in Marxist thought, revolutionary history, or the socio-political landscape of Paris in the 19th century. Readers will find Marx'Äôs analysis not only relevant to his time but also resonant with contemporary struggles for social justice, making it a cogent commentary for activists and scholars alike.

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Karl Marx (1818-1883) remains one of the most influential and contentious thinkers in the realm of political economy and social theory. German by birth, Marx spent a significant portion of his adult life in England, engaged in revolutionary activities and the scholarship that would cement his place in the intellectual history of the world. He is best known for 'The Communist Manifesto' (co-authored with Friedrich Engels) and 'Das Kapital', hallmark works that underpin the critique of capitalism and the advocate for a classless society. In 1871, Marx ventured into analyzing contemporary political events with 'The Civil War in France', offering a compelling insight into the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune. This work, in a quite rigorous style, reflected his unwavering support for the Parisian workers' revolutionary governance and his disdain for the French governmental structure of the time. Marx's writings are characterized by a dense, critical, and often polemical literary style that seeks to dissect the workings of capitalism and its socio-economic implications. His ideas-Marxism-ignited numerous movements and provided the theoretical bedrock for socialist and communist states during the 20th century, while simultaneously drawing considerable criticism, particularly from capitalist democratic nations and advocates of free-market economics. Marx's contribution to the social sciences is incontestable, profoundly affecting fields like sociology, economics, and political science.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 78
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066465599
• Artikelnr.: 61609891