Books by Karl Marx

'A groundbreaking work of economic analysis. It is also a literary masterpice' Francis Wheen, GuardianOne of the most notorious and influential works of modern times, Capital is an incisive critique of private property and the social relations it generates. Living in exile in England, where this work was largely written, Marx drew on a wide-ranging knowledge of its society to support his analysis. Arguing that capitalism would cause an ever-increasing division in wealth and welfare, he predicted its abolition and replacement by a system with common ownership of the means of production. Capital rapidly acquired readership throughout the world, to become a work described by Marx's collaborator Friedrich Engels as 'the Bible of the working class'.Translated by BEN FOWKES with an Introduction by ERNEST MANDEL

Few writers have had a more demonstrable impact on the development of the modern world than has Karl Marx (1818-1883). Born in Trier into a middle-class Jewish family in 1818, by the time of his death in London in 1883, Marx claimed a growing international reputation. Of central importance then and later was his book Das Kapital, or, as it is known to English readers, simply Capital. Volume One of Capital was published in Paris in 1867 and is included in this edition. This was the only volume published during Marx's lifetime and the only to have come directly from his pen. Volume Two, available as a separate Wordsworth eBook, was published in 1884, and was based on notes Marx left, but written by his friend and collaborator, Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). Readers from the nineteenth century to the present have been captivated by the unmistakable power and urgency of this classic of world literature. Marx's critique of the capitalist system is rife with big themes: his theory of 'surplus value', his discussion of the exploitation of the working class, and his forecast of class conflict on a grand scale. Marx wrote with purpose. As he famously put it, 'Philosophers have previously tried to explain the world, our task is to change it.'

Critically and textually up-to-date, this new edition of the classic translation (Samuel Moore, 1888) features an introduction and notes by the eminent Marx scholar David McLellan, prefaces written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels subsequent to the original 1848 publication, and corrections of errors made in earlier versions. Regarded as one of the most influential political tracts ever written, The Communist Manifesto serves as the foundation document of the Marxist movement. This summary of the Marxist vision is an incisive account of the world-view Marx and Engels had evolved during their hectic intellectual and political collaboration of the previous few years.

The "e;forgotten"e; second volume of Capital, Marx's world-shaking analysis of economics, politics, and history, contains the vital discussion of commodity, the cornerstone to Marx's theories.

Written during the winter of 1857-8, the Grundrisse was considered by Marx to be the first scientific elaboration of communist theory. A collection of seven notebooks on capital and money, it both develops the arguments outlined in the Communist Manifesto (1848) and explores the themes and theses that were to dominate his great later work Capital. Here, for the first time, Marx set out his own version of Hegel's dialectics and developed his mature views on labour, surplus value and profit, offering many fresh insights into alienation, automation and the dangers of capitalist society. Yet while the theories in Grundrisse make it a vital precursor to Capital, it also provides invaluable descriptions of Marx's wider-ranging philosophy, making it a unique insight into his beliefs and hopes for the foundation of a communist state.

'The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains.'Marx and Engels's revolutionary summons to the working classes - one of the most important and influential political theories ever formulated.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895). Marx's works available in Penguin Classics are Capital, Dispatches for the New York Tribune, Early Writings, Grundrisse, The Portable Karl Marx and Revolution and War.

Written in 1833-4, when Marx was barely twenty-five, this astonishingly rich body of works formed the cornerstone for his later political philosophy. In the Critique of Hegel's Doctrine of the State, he dissects Hegel's thought and develops his own views on civil society, while his Letters reveal a furious intellect struggling to develop the egalitarian theory of state. Equally challenging are his controversial essay On the Jewish Question and the Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts, where Marx first made clear his views on alienation, the state, democracy and human nature. Brilliantly insightful, Marx's Early Writings reveal a mind on the brink of one of the most revolutionary ideas in human history - the theory of Communism.This translation fully conveys the vigour of the original works. The introduction, by Lucio Colletti, considers the beliefs of the young Marx and explores these writings in the light of the later development of Marxism.

De klassieke tekst die het communisme deed ontstaan.In ’Het communistisch manifest’ presenteren Marx en Engels een visie op de geschiedenis als een stapsgewijze ontwikkeling naar de totstandkoming van een communistisch georganiseerde staat. Ze zien de nakende strijd tussen de heersende klasse en de arbeiders als onvermijdelijk. Als de arbeiders wonnen, zou dat het einde betekenen van een staatsmodel dat te veel invloed had op het dagelijkse leven van de mensen. Kleine, zelfregulerende organen zouden volstaan om mensen leiding te geven. ‘Het communistisch manifest’ had grote politieke invloed, ook op meer gematigde sociaaldemocraten.Friedrich Engels (1820-1895) was een Duits filosoof, sociaal wetenschapper en industrieel. Samen met Karl Marx schreef hij ‘Het communistisch manifest’, als antwoord op de ellendige situatie van de arbeidersklasse in de 19de eeuw. Zijn denkwerk leidde ertoe dat verschillende Europese staten hem de toegang tot hun grondgebied ontzegden. Als filosoof heeft hij ook een bijdrage geleverd aan het feminisme.Karl Marx (1818-1883) was filosoof, econoom en politicus. Hij begon als volgeling van Hegels filosofie, maar als gevolg van een reeks journalistieke samenwerkingen waarbij hij in contact kwam met de arbeidersbeweging, ontwikkelde hij eigen ideeën. Zijn dialectisch materialisme, ontwikkeld in samenwerking met Friedrich Engels, de ideeën uitgewerkt in zijn boek ‘Het kapitaal’ en zijn sociale engagement, maakten hem tot de intellectuele vader van het communisme.

600 citations de la philosophie politique

‘100 Quotations by Karl Marx’ is a collection of thoughts and theories by one of the most progressive thinkers of the 19th Century. Often witty, sometimes wry, but always thoughtful, you’ll find quotable lines on everything from politics to philosophy. A superb read for anyone with an interest in the founder of communism or those who want an introduction to one of the most complex minds in history.A philosopher, political activist, and revolutionary thinker, Karl Marx (1818 – 1883) was born in Germany. He was educated by his father until the age of 12 when he attended Trier High School. From there, he enrolled at the University of Bonn. While he wanted to study philosophy and literature, his father insisted that he study law.After moving to Berlin in 1836, Marx became enamoured of the teachings of George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a renowned German philosopher. After achieving a PhD from the University of Jenna, he moved to Cologne and worked as a journalist for the left-wing ‘Rheinische Zeitung’ newspaper, which allowed him to hone his socialist beliefs.Considered to be one of the founders of communism, and the eponymous progenitor of Marxism, Marx completed a number of important works in his lifetime, including ‘The Poverty of Philosophy,’ and ‘Value, Price, and Profit.’

Les Pages De Karl Marx Qu'il Faut Connaître - Manifeste Du Parti Communiste (Fragments) & Lettre De Marx à J. Weydemayer (6 Mars 1852), Fragments. Comédien reconnu, tant sur le plan national qu'international, Gérard Philipe débute très jeune sa carrière au théâtre en 1942, dans 'Une grande fille toute simple' d'André Roussin au casino de Nice. Gérard Philipe est rapidement remarqué et commence une carrière cinématographique dès 1944, avec une brève apparition dans 'La boîte aux rêves', mais il trouve son premier vrai rôle dans 'Les petites du quai aux fleurs'. S'enchaînent alors les tournages pour le cinéma et les succès qui font grandir sa popularité, 'Le diable au corps', 'Fanfan la Tulipe' en 1952, 'Le Rouge et le Noir', 'Les grandes manoeuvres' en 1955... Sur le plan théâtral, sa rencontre avec Jean Vilar, fondateur du TNP Théâtre National Populaire, va se concrétiser avec l'adaptation du 'Cid' en 1951, joué dans la cour du Palais des Papes d'Avignon. En France, le fameux festival de théâtre d'Avignon prend alors naissance. Sa vie de comédien lui permet d'être en permanence par monts et par vaux. Il se rend, entre autres, à New-York, Tokyo, Mexico, Rio, Pékin et effectue une tournée en Europe de l'Est. Au faîte de sa gloire, l'acteur génial et doté d'une aura incomparable, idole des années cinquante, s'éteint subitement, terrassé par un cancer du foie. Il allait avoir trente sept ans.

Le Manifeste du Parti communiste est un essai politico-philosophique rédigé par le philosophe allemand Karl Marx en 1848 avec la participation de son ami Friedrich Engels. Le Manifeste du Parti Communiste peut être vu comme un résumé de la pensée marxiste.

Karl Marx, penseur révolutionnaire au sens propre. Ses travaux ont marqué l'Histoire et considérablement influencé le XXe siècle à travers le communisme. Sa pensée est toujours au coeur des luttes idéologiques contemporaines. Philosophe, il donne au prolétariat une doctrine, et érige la lutte des classes en système ; économiste, il analyse le capital et la marchandise ; politique, il fonde l'Internationale. Ces 100 citations vous familiariseront avec son oeuvre, sa doctrine, et son style tranchant.

Plongez au coeur de la philosophie politique en vous familiarisant avec ses penseurs incontournables. Nicolas Machiavel, penseur humaniste de la Renaissance, a laissé derrière lui une légende noire avec Le Prince, traité qui fait résonner douloureusement la politique et la morale. Spinoza, celui que Deleuze appelait "le Prince des philosophes", provoqua aussi la controverse en ouvrant la possibilité de critiquer la pensée religieuse, et en défendant une pensée de Dieu fondée sur la logique plutôt que sur le dogme. Le Discours sur les fondements de l'inégalité parmi les hommes, de Jean-Jacques Rousseau, est resté l'un des fondements de la pensée politique moderne comme son Contrat Social. Henry David Thoreau écrit sur le thème de la désobéissance civile en se fondant sur son expérience personnelle, ce qui inspirera d'innombrables mouvements en quête de démocratie directe engagée jusqu'à aujourd'hui. Le général, stratège et philosophe Sun Tzu a inspiré les plus grandes figures militaires et politiques, en passant par l'entreprenariat ; l'Art de la guerre est fait de maximes qui peuvent s'appliquer tant au champ de bataille qu'au quotidien. Karl Marx a marqué l'Histoire en donnant une doctrine au prolétariat et en érigeant la lutte des classes en système ; sa pensée est toujours au coeur des luttes idéologies contemporaines. Chaque philosophe voit sa pensée résumée en 100 citations essentielles, marquantes et faciles à mémoriser. Ce format concis et accessible est idéal pour la préparation aux examens et aux concours (bac, capes, agrégation...), la culture générale et le développement personnel.

Découvrez les fondamentaux de la philosophie contemporaine avec 400 citations sélectionnées pour donner un aperçu de la pensée des incontournables Nietzsche, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard et Marx. Chaque série fait ressortir l'essentiel, leurs découvertes les plus marquantes dans le respect de leur style. La philosophie de Nietzsche est radicale, parfois violente, souvent ironique et poétique ; aux antipodes de la pensée du libre-arbitre, Schopenhauer est une des figures fondamentales de l'idéalisme allemand. Philosophe , chrétien et séducteur, Soren Kierkegaard fut une influence majeure sur la théologie en même temps que sur la philosophie occidentale, entre autres par sa pensée de l'absurde et du désespoir existentiel. Enfin, Karl Marx est un penseur révolutionnaire au sens propre ; son style tranchant a donné une doctrine au prolétariat et érigé la lutte des classes en système. Ce format concis et accessible est idéal pour la préparation aux examens et aux concours (bac, capes, agrégation...), la culture générale et le développement personnel.

Marx's Critique of the Gotha Program is a revelation. It offers the fullest elaboration of his vision for a communist future, free from the shackles of capital, but also the state. Neglected by the statist versions of socialism, whether Social Democratic or Stalinist that left a wreckage of coercion and disillusionment in their wake, this new annotated translation of Marx's Critique makes clear for the first time the full emancipatory scope of Marx's notion of life after capitalism. An erudite new introduction by Peter Hudis plumbs the depth of Marx's argument, elucidating how his vision of communism, and the transition to it, was thoroughly democratic. At a time when the rule of capital is being questioned and challenged, this volume makes an essential contribution to a real alternative to capitalism, rather than piecemeal reforms. In the twenty-first century, when it has never been more needed, here is Marx at his most liberatory.

In The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, now available together in this highly designed jacketed hardcover, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels discuss class struggles and the problems of a capitalist society.

The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon (Der 18te Brumaire des Louis Napoleon) is an essay written by Karl Marx. This essay discusses the French coup of 1851 in which Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte assumed dictatorial powers but refers to the Coup of 18 Brumaire in which Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in revolutionary France (9 November 1799, or 18 Brumaire Year VIII in the French Republican Calendar), in order to contrast it with the coup of 1851. It shows Marx in his form as a social and political historian, treating actual historical events from the viewpoint of his materialist conception of history.