Hey guys.

I've spent most of my life as a moderate lib, until about 6 months ago when I became full-on leftist. However, I know very little Marxist theory.

Assuming I know nothing, what books would recommend to some like me? Obviously Marx, but what else? And in what order? Would anyone be willing to curate a list of books that would give me the basics on Marxist theory and history from the perspective of Marxism? Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks!

  • ChrisMarker [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    For history, I'm a big fan of Eric Hobsbawm —

    The Age of Revolution: 1789–1848 The Age of Capital: 1848–1875 The Age of Empire: 1875–1914 The Age of Extremes: 1914–1991

    Also, for a more America specific perspective, Mike Davis' Prisoners of the American Dream is fantastic.