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In Critique of the Gotha Programme, Karl Marx offers a penetrating analysis and a scathing critique of the socio-economic proposals put forth by the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) in its Gotha Programme. Originally published in 1875, this influential work remains a cornerstone of Marxist theory and an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the flaws and contradictions of capitalist societies.Marx delves deep into the fundamental principles and practical implications of the Gotha Programme, challenging its vision of socialism and exposing the inherent contradictions within its framework. With incisive reasoning and meticulous argumentation, he dissects the program's propositions on labor, distribution, and the role of the state, highlighting their failure to fully address the oppressive nature of the capitalist system.Throughout the book, Marx fearlessly confronts the flawed conception of equality and fairness that the Gotha Programme claims to uphold. He identifies the remnants of bourgeois thought still prevalent within the party's proposals, pointing out the perpetuation of class divisions and the persistence of exploitative labor relations. Marx's critique, with its characteristic blend of rigorous analysis and impassioned prose, serves as a powerful indictment of the deficiencies of capitalist ideology and a clarion call for the revolutionary transformation of society.Critique of the Gotha Programme stands as a testament to Marx's intellectual brilliance, his unwavering commitment to the emancipation of the working class, and his relentless pursuit of a more just and equitable world. By unmasking the contradictions of a flawed program and laying bare the inherent flaws of capitalism, Marx provides readers with a compelling argument for the necessity of a true socialist revolution and the establishment of a classless society. This timeless work remains an indispensable resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of Marxist theory and its implications for the struggle against exploitation and inequality.

Marx's interpretation of Louis Bonaparte's rise and rule is also of interest to later scholars studying the nature and meaning of fascism, among whom the coup is regarded as a forerunner of the phenomenon of 20th-century fascism.

Criticism of an early Social-Democratic program, with the famous definition of communist society.

First published in 1859, the Critique is the precursor for the systematic theoretical analysis of political economy expounded in Capital. In this work Marx examines the problem of commodities and commodity production, as well as the question of money as a universal measure of value and medium of exchange. This examination provides the crucial methodological basis for understanding the labor theory of value and surplus value - the key concepts of Marxist economics. Maurice Dobb, eminent Cambridge economist, has provided an introduction which explains the significance of the Critique within the body of Marx's economic work.

"For a new generation of activists, these are classic revolutionary writings by four famous rebels, including The Communist Manifesto (1848) by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels; Reform or Revolution (1899) by Rosa Luxemburg; and Che Guevara's Socialism and Man in Cuba (1965). Includes an introduction by Cuban Marxist intellectual Armando Hart and a preface by the great radical feminist American poet Adrienne Rich. All the essays in this book were written by relatively young people-Marx when he was thirty and Engels at twenty-eight, Rosa Luxemburg at twenty-seven, Che Guevara as the eldest at the ripe old age of thirty-seven. Born into different historical moments and different generations, they shared an energy of hope, an engagement with history, a belief that critical thinking must inform action, and a passion for the world and its human possibilities"--

Wellred edition featuring a new introduction providing the historical background to the Paris Commune, as well as Engels' 1891 introduction and articles by Lenin and Trotsky."Working men's Paris, with its Commune, will be forever celebrated as the glorious harbinger of a new society. Its martyrs are enshrined in the great heart of the working class."Written as a series of addresses to the General Council of the International Workingmen's Association from July 1870 to May 1871, The Civil War in France covers the dramatic events of the Franco-Prussian War, the fall of the Second French Empire, and the heroic episode of the Paris Commune: the first workers' government in history.For two months between March and May 1871 the armed workers of Paris, surrounded by enemies on all sides, took their destiny into their own hands and demonstrated that it is possible for the workers to run society democratically, without capitalists, bankers or even a standing army.In his brilliantly concise and penetrating addresses, written in the heat of the events themselves, Marx succeeds in distilling the experience of the Commune down to its most fundamental elements, drawing out in the process a programme for the revolutionaries of the future. 150 years on, this book remains a priceless resource for the workers of the world.