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5 reviews

Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Friedrich Engels

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

Very informative work that covers history and philosophy of scientific socialism and the utopian socialism that it developed out of.

Blackshirts and Reds: Rational Fascism and the Overthrow of Communism by Michael Parenti

informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

A must read for any leftist. Amazing point after amazing point.

Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism by Vladimir Lenin, Vladimir Lenin

challenging informative inspiring slow-paced

4.75

Amazing overview of the tendencies of capitalism and it’s highest stage, imperialism. Although it was written over a century ago, the content is still highly relevant to this day. An essential read for anyone that wants to understand world relations.

The Principles of Communism by Friedrich Engels

challenging informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Excellent introduction into theory. Very concise without being overly simple. The Q&A format also helps to clarify some concepts in a more accessible way.

Dialectical and Historical Materialism by Joseph Stalin

challenging informative inspiring medium-paced

4.5

This may be a little challenging for someone completely new to theory, but explains dialectical and historical materialism very precisely.