Marxism And Imperialism
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A rigorous work of Marxist political theory and historical analysis, Marxism and Imperialism presents a penetrating examination of the relationship between capitalist expansion and imperial domination across the modern world. V. G. Kiernan, one of the foremost historians of the British Marxist tradition, argues that imperialism is not merely a political phenomenon but an organic outgrowth of capitalist development, drawing on and critically engaging with the foundational writings of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Rosa Luxemburg. With scholarly precision and a broad historical sweep, the work details how Western powers extended their economic and military reach into Asia, Africa, and Latin America, reshaping societies and entrenching global inequalities. Kiernan's tone is both analytical and impassioned, combining academic rigor with a clear moral commitment to understanding exploitation and resistance on a world scale. The result is an indispensable text for students of political economy, colonial history, and socialist thought seeking a sophisticated theoretical framework for understanding global power.
Author: V. G. Kiernan
Format: Paperback
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rigorous work of Marxist political theory and historical analysis, Marxism and Imperialism presents a penetrating examination of the relationship between capitalist expansion and imperial domination across the modern world. V. G. Kiernan, one of the foremost historians of the British Marxist tradition, argues that imperialism is not merely a political phenomenon but an organic outgrowth of capitalist development, drawing on and critically engaging with the foundational writings of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Rosa Luxemburg. With scholarly precision and a broad historical sweep, the work details how Western powers extended their economic and military reach into Asia, Africa, and Latin America, reshaping societies and entrenching global inequalities. Kiernan's tone is both analytical and impassioned, combining academic rigor with a clear moral commitment to understanding exploitation and resistance on a world scale. The result is an indispensable text for students of political economy, colonial history, and socialist thought seeking a sophisticated theoretical framework for understanding global power.