Karl Marx Books

Theories of Surplus Value, or Capital IV, is the practical research, critique and development of Marx's analysis of capitalism that runs parallel to his theoretical work in the first three volumes of Capital. This edition by Lawrence & Wishart is the English translation of the German edition composed by Dietz Verlag, Berlin, in 1956-66 from Marx's complete notes and according to Marx's original outline. This book is the first of three volumes. Within this first volume, among other notes, Marx evaluates the works of the Physiocrats and Adam Smith. He devotes a good part of his discussion to the difference between productive and unproductive labor, as well as the further consideration of the distinction between means of production and means of consumption, which was a subject of the second volume of Capital.

This book contains four classic writings of Marxism by Marx, Engels, Lenin and Trotsky. There is no better explanation of Marxism than in the words of its foremost thinkers. This volume includes: The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels. Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Frederick Engels. The State and Revolution by V. I. Lenin. The Transitional Programme by Leon Trotsky.

A new beautiful edition of the Communist Manifesto, combined with Lenin's key revolutionary tract

Karl Marx's timeless critique of the power of money and the ugliness of greed

A reprint of the 1934 'enlarged edition', a volume that added newly translated material to the title essay. It includes an introduction by Engels ["Do you want to know that this dictatorship of the proletariat looks like? Then look at the Paris Commune. That was the dictatorship of the proletariat"], Marx's first and second 'Manifesto On The Franco-Prussian War', the correspondence of Marx & Engels on the Commune, and Engels' 'The Program of the Blanquist Fugitives from the Paris Commune'.

2017 Reprint of Circa 1920 Edition Published by Charles H. Kerr. Although delivered as a speech, this paper remained unpublished until after Marx's death. It reads like a condensed version of Capital Volume 1, and contains Marx's essential arguments about the workings of capital. Those wanted to avoid reading the entirety of Capital Volume 1 will find an excellent introduction to Marx's ideas in this short publication.

Focusing on the foundations of political economy, this work critiques classical economic theories and explores the relationship between labor, value, and capital. It delves into the dynamics of capitalist society and the impact of economic structures on social relations. The translation includes an appendix featuring Marx's introduction to the critique, providing additional insights into his revolutionary ideas. This edition is significant for those studying Marx's contributions to economic thought and its implications for political theory.

Exploring the economic theories of Karl Marx, this edition features two pivotal essays that delve into the dynamics between labor, value, and profit. "Wage Labour and Capital" lays the groundwork for concepts later expanded in "Das Kapital," while "Value, Price, and Profit" articulates Marx's belief that workers, who generate value, deserve a share in the profits through fair wages. Marx's insights into class struggle and economic inequality continue to resonate, making his work essential for understanding contemporary economic issues.

Marx's Theories of Surplus Value is the fourth volume of his monumental Das Kapital (Capital) and is now available exclusively from Prometheus and Humanity Books. Divided into three parts, this lengthy work reviews classic economic analyses of labor and value (Smith, Ricardo, Malthus, and others), focusing on the concept of "surplus value"—the difference between the full value of a worker's labor and the wages received for this labor. This is a key concept for Marx since in his view the capitalist maintains power through controlling surplus value. This complete, unabridged edition is now available in one volume.

Exploring the foundations of Marxist economic theory, this collection includes three pivotal works that delve into the critique of political economy, the nature of capitalism, and the dynamics of labor and value. Each treatise offers profound insights into the workings of capitalist societies, addressing issues such as exploitation, class struggle, and the relationship between labor and production. Together, they provide a comprehensive understanding of Marx's revolutionary ideas and their enduring impact on economic thought and social theory.