Karl Marx: A Political Biography
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Fritz J. Raddatz's Karl Marx: A Political Biography presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of history's most consequential and controversial thinkers. Translated from the German by Richard Barry, this biography chronicles Marx's intellectual development alongside the turbulent political landscape of 19th-century Europe, tracing the man behind the revolutionary ideology that reshaped the modern world. Raddatz argues that Marx cannot be understood apart from the personal struggles, rivalries, and contradictions that defined his life — from his early radical journalism to the monumental work of Das Kapital. Written with scholarly rigour yet accessible prose, the biography illuminates the tensions between Marx's visionary ideals and the often harsh realities of his personal and political existence. This remains an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the origins of Marxist thought and its enduring impact on global history.
Author: Fritz J. Raddatz
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Good. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact, pages secure.
Fritz J. Raddatz's Karl Marx: A Political Biography presents a sweeping and authoritative account of one of history's most consequential and controversial thinkers. Translated from the German by Richard Barry, this biography chronicles Marx's intellectual development alongside the turbulent political landscape of 19th-century Europe, tracing the man behind the revolutionary ideology that reshaped the modern world. Raddatz argues that Marx cannot be understood apart from the personal struggles, rivalries, and contradictions that defined his life — from his early radical journalism to the monumental work of Das Kapital. Written with scholarly rigour yet accessible prose, the biography illuminates the tensions between Marx's visionary ideals and the often harsh realities of his personal and political existence. This remains an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the origins of Marxist thought and its enduring impact on global history.