{"product_id":"2026200007345-secondhand-a-short-history-of-socialism","title":"A Short History Of Socialism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of intellectual history, A Short History of Socialism traces the origins, development, and ideological evolution of socialist thought from its roots in the early nineteenth century through the turbulent political landscape of the twentieth. George Lichtheim chronicles the major currents of socialist theory — from Utopian socialism and Marxism to social democracy and anarchism — with the precision and authority of a seasoned scholar. Written in a lucid yet rigorous academic tone, the work presents the key thinkers, movements, and historical moments that shaped socialism as both a political philosophy and a practical force for social transformation. Lichtheim argues that socialism cannot be understood in isolation, situating it firmly within the broader context of capitalism, industrialization, and the rise of the modern state. Concise yet comprehensive, this remains an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand one of the most consequential political traditions of the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130442457307,"sku":"2026200007345-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d530b1e7-3492-4a58-aafe-3ef37256d247.png?v=1786585277","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007345-secondhand-a-short-history-of-socialism","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}