In "The Life and Teaching of Karl Marx," Max Beer offers a compelling examination of Marx's philosophical evolution and the socio-political context that shaped his monumental ideas. Beer'Äôs literary style is both analytical and accessible, weaving biographical narrative with critical commentary on Marx'Äôs theories. This work situates Marx not only within the framework of 19th-century European thought but also highlights his enduring influence on modern political discourse, showcasing Mar...

Max Beer's 'A History of British Socialism' is the standard work on the subject, tracing the idea of socialism from its classical and medieval roots down to the late 1920s when the new Labour Party was preparing to take power. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the growth and influence of a philosophy which has changed the life of everyone in the United Kingdom. Fully Illustrated.

"The Life and Teaching of Karl Marx" by Max Beer offers a comprehensive exploration of Marx's philosophical and economic theories. Beer delves into Marx's early life, his influences, and the development of his ideas, particularly focusing on the critique of capitalism and the concept of class struggle. The book serves as both a biography and an analysis, providing readers with insights into how Marx's thoughts shaped modern political ideologies and movements. Beer’s narrative is engaging, ...

Early British Economics covers the growth of economic thought in Britain, giving an outline of the economic and ethical problems raised by social developments and changes. The doctrines formulated by city merchants, economic writers and philosophers during the six centuries in question are also examined.

Written to commemorate the centenary of Karl Marx's birth, Max Beer, an Austrian historian of the socialist and Marxist movements, presents a clear, detailed and highly accessible work: the first half comprises a biography, full of fascinating quotations and insightful observations whilst the second analyses many aspects of Marx's historical and economic teachings, with useful exemplars. Furthermore, Beer gives a comprehensive description of Hegel's dialectical method, vital to an understa...

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.

First published in 1933, this title explores the inner workings and diplomatic culture of the League of Nations in Geneva, at a time when the increasing strain of international relations was beginning to take its toll and disillusionment towards the League was growing.Written as a series of short sketches, Max Beer communicates a variety of insights into the League of Nations. Delving into the machinations and bewildering configurations of diplomatic relations that predominated, wh...

This is volume 2 of the set A History of British Socialism. These volumes study the political thought experienced as a result of the massive transition of the British countryside to capitalist agriculture and capitalist industry.

The foundation for all modern economic thought and political economy, "The Wealth of Nations" is the magnum opus of Scottish economist Adam Smith, who introduces the world to the very idea of economics and capitalism in the modern sense of the words. Smith details his argument in the following five books: Introduction and plan of the work Part 1 Of the Causes of Improvement in the productive Powers of Labour, and of the Order according to which its Produce is naturally distributed among th...

Philosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Karl Marx in just one hour.Karl Marx's philosophical critique of capitalism and his solution of communism directly led to the formation of the communist state in the Soviet Union. Whilst this great venture has now all but completely failed, Marx’s philosophy has proved to be arguably the most influential of the twentieth century; the influence of Marxism can be seen in subjects as diverse as the infamous polic...

The book has an active table of contents for readers to access each chapter of the following titles:CAPITAL - A Critique of Political Economy: Volume One – Karl MarxMANIFESTO OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY – Karl MarxTwo of the most important works of modern history, as well as two of the most influential, Capital and The Communist Manifesto are critique of private property and the social relations it generates.Marx and Engels presented an analytical ...

‘The Economic Consequences of the Peace’ (1919) was written by John Maynard Keynes. Keynes attended the Versailles Conference as a delegate of the British Treasury and argued for a much more generous peace. It was a bestseller throughout the world and was critical in establishing a general opinion that the Versailles Treaty was a ‘Carthaginian peace’.It helped to consolidate American public opinion against the treaty and involvement in the League of Nations. The perception by much of the B...