First published in English in 1924 this ambitious work, by the famous Marxist theoretician Karl Kautsky, aims to provide nothing less than an "exposition of the methods to introduce socialism" amongst the capitalist economies of Europe in the post-World War One era. Looking back on the experiences of the German socialist movement and looking forwards to the likelihood of a Labour government in Great Britain, he discusses the problems facing a labour revolution in Europe, with particular reference to the role of the middle classes, the transitional period between capitalism and socialism, and the economic impact of a socialist revolution.

First published in English in 1921, this work was originally written by renowned Marxist historian Max Beer to commemorate the centenary of Marx 's birth. It is a definitive biography, full of interesting personal details and a clear and comprehensive account of Marx 's economic and historical doctrines A special feature of this unique work is the new light thrown on Marx 's attitude to the "Dictatorship of the Proletariat" and Bolshevist methods generally.

Cromwell and Communism (1930) examines the English revolution against the absolute monarchy of Charles I. It looks at the economic and social conditions prevailing at the time, the first beginnings of dissent and the religious and political aims of the Parliamentarian side in the revolution and subsequent civil war. The various sects are examined, including the Levellers and their democratic, atheistic and communistic ideals.

First published in English in 1924 this ambitious work, by the famous Marxist theoretician Karl Kautsky, aims to provide nothing less than an "exposition of the methods to introduce socialism" amongst the capitalist economies of Europe in the post-World War One era. Looking back on the experiences of the German socialist movement and looking forwards to the likelihood of a Labour government in Great Britain, he discusses the problems facing a labour revolution in Europe, with particular reference to the role of the middle classes, the transitional period between capitalism and socialism, and the economic impact of a socialist revolution.

First published in English in 1921, this work was originally written by renowned Marxist historian Max Beer to commemorate the centenary of Marx's birth. It is a definitive biography, full of interesting personal details and a clear and comprehensive account of Marx's economic and historical doctrines A special feature of this unique work is the new light thrown on Marx's attitude to the "Dictatorship of the Proletariat" and Bolshevist methods generally.

This book, originally published in English in 1930 is a vivid account of the life and problems of Russia in the first decades of the twentieth century. The typical features of existence in the proletarian state are discussed in connection with an exhaustive analysis of the whole experiment of Bolshevism and the developments of economic policy are clearly explained and discussed.

This book, originally published in English in 1930 is a vivid account of the life and problems of Russia in the first decades of the twentieth century. The typical features of existence in the proletarian state are discussed in connection with an exhaustive analysis of the whole experiment of Bolshevism and the developments of economic policy are clearly explained and discussed.

This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

1927. Two great figures loom on the threshold of Socialism: Thomas More and Thomas Munzer, two men whose fame rang throughout Europe in their lifetimes: one a statesman and scholar who attained to the highest position in his native land and whose works aroused the admiration of his contemporaries; the other an agitator and organizer, before whose quickly collected multitudes of proletarians and peasants the German princes trembled. Fundamentally different from each other in respect of standpoint, method and temperament, both were alike as regards their object - communism, alike in daring and fidelity to conviction, and alike in the end which overtook them - both died on the scaffold. Contents: Age of Humanism and of the Reformation; Rise of Capitalism; Landed Property; The Church; Humanism; Thomas More's Biographers; More as Humanist; More and Catholicism; More as Politician; Utopia; More as Economist and Socialist; Mode of Production of the Utopians; Families of the Utopians; Politics, Science and Religion in Utopia; The Aim of Utopia

1927. Two great figures loom on the threshold of Socialism: Thomas More and Thomas Munzer, two men whose fame rang throughout Europe in their lifetimes: one a statesman and scholar who attained to the highest position in his native land and whose works aroused the admiration of his contemporaries; the other an agitator and organizer, before whose quickly collected multitudes of proletarians and peasants the German princes trembled. Fundamentally different from each other in respect of standpoint, method and temperament, both were alike as regards their object - communism, alike in daring and fidelity to conviction, and alike in the end which overtook them - both died on the scaffold. Contents: Age of Humanism and of the Reformation; Rise of Capitalism; Landed Property; The Church; Humanism; Thomas More's Biographers; More as Humanist; More and Catholicism; More as Politician; Utopia; More as Economist and Socialist; Mode of Production of the Utopians; Families of the Utopians; Politics, Science and Religion in Utopia; The Aim of Utopia

1927. Two great figures loom on the threshold of Socialism: Thomas More and Thomas Munzer, two men whose fame rang throughout Europe in their lifetimes: one a statesman and scholar who attained to the highest position in his native land and whose works aroused the admiration of his contemporaries; the other an agitator and organizer, before whose quickly collected multitudes of proletarians and peasants the German princes trembled. Fundamentally different from each other in respect of standpoint, method and temperament, both were alike as regards their object - communism, alike in daring and fidelity to conviction, and alike in the end which overtook them - both died on the scaffold. Contents: Age of Humanism and of the Reformation; Rise of Capitalism; Landed Property; The Church; Humanism; Thomas More's Biographers; More as Humanist; More and Catholicism; More as Politician; Utopia; More as Economist and Socialist; Mode of Production of the Utopians; Families of the Utopians; Politics, Science and Religion in Utopia; The Aim of Utopia

The founder of Communism was Karl Heinrich Marx (1818 -1883). Marx was a German philosopher, political economist, historian, sociologist, humanist, political theorist and revolutionary. The Communist Manifesto (1848) was his most important work. Mark said, "Just as capitalism replaced feudalism, socialism will in its turn replace capitalism and lead to a stateless, classless society which will emerge after a transitional period, the 'dictatorship of the proletariat." Essays included in this work are A CRITICISM OF THE HEGELIAN PHILOSOPHY OF RIGHT, ON THE JEWISH QUESTION, ON THE KING OF PRUSSIA AND SOCIAL REFORM, MORALISING CRITICISM AND CRITICAL MORALITY: A POLEMIAGAINST KARL HEINZEN, PROUDHON, FRENCH MATERIALISM, and THE ENGLISH REVOLUTION.

Two great figures loom on the threshold of Socialism: Thomas More & Thomas Munzer, two men whose fame rang throughout Europe in their lifetimes: one a statesman & scholar who attained to the highest position in his native land & whose works aroused the admiration of his contemporaries; the other an agitator & organizer, before whose quickly collected multitudes of proletarians & peasants the German princes trembled. Fundamentally different from each other in respect of standpoint, method & temperament, both were alike as regards their object - communism, alike in daring & fidelity to conviction, and alike in the end which overtook them - both died on the scaffold. Contents: Age of Humanism & of the Reformation; Rise of Capitalism; Landed Property; The Church; Humanism; Thomas More's Biographers; More as Humanist; More & Catholicism; More as Politician; Utopia; More as Economist & Socialist; Mode of Production of the Utopians; Families of the Utopians; Politics, Science & Religion in Utopia; The Aim of Utopia