On Capital: Synopsis, Reviews and Supplementary Material

by Friedrich Engels

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Genres: Nonfiction, Economics, Philosophy

108 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2000

About the author

German social theorist Friedrich Engels collaborated with Karl Marx on The Communist Manifesto in 1848 and on numerous other works.

With the help of Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx wrote The Communist Manifesto (1848) and Das Kapital (1867-1894).

Friedrich Engels, a philosopher, political, historian, journalist, revolutionary, and also a businessman, closest befriended his lifelong colleague.

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Reviews

[Sinan Öner]

German-British Historian, Philosopher, Writer Friedrich Engels' writings for Marx's "Capital" was published in "On Marx's Capital" by Progress Publisher in Moscow! Engels wrote about Marx's works in different years since 1844, they wrote "German Ideology" and "Communist Manifesto" together. Karl Marx was writing "Capital" in 1850s and Marx completed writing of "Capital" in London in 1860s. Engels contributed and helped to Marx's work for "Capital" in these years. Marx could publish the first volume of "Capital", but Marx died in 1883 and Engels published Marx's the second and the third volumes of "Capital". Engels wrote on Marx's Capital in detail, articles, essays, notes, for Engels, anybody could not write "Capital" include Engels, Marx was a genius who could write "the laws of development of modern capitalism" in his "Capital".

[Tobi ﾄﾋﾞ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engels on Capital offers a comprehensive review and commentary on Marx's seminal work, Capital (for this edition, just volume 1).

Engels delves into Marx's analysis of capitalist society with depth and insight, providing valuable commentary on the economic, social, and political dimensions explored in Marx's writings. Through meticulous examination and interpretation, Engels elucidates Marx's theories, offering clarity and context to readers.

This book serves as an invaluable companion to Marx's Capital, providing additional perspective and analysis that enriches understanding of Marxist theory and its implications for contemporary society. Engels' insightful commentary enhances appreciation for the complexities of capitalist systems and the urgent need for social and economic transformation.