Alan Ryan (Foreword), Terrell Carver (Afterword), Isaiah Berlin ,
Karl Marx: Thoroughly Revised Fifth edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691156507
- author:
- Alan Ryan (Foreword), Terrell Carver (Afterword), Isaiah Berlin ,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Political Science & Ideology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Karl Marx Thoroughly Revised Fifth Edition by Isaiah Berlin is a concise and insightful biography that explores the life and thought of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Berlin's work provides a clear and lucid introduction to Marx's ideas, setting them in their historical context and explaining their revolutionary significance. The book takes readers on a journey through Marx's formative years, his involvement in communist agitation, and his later years of exile and intellectual struggle. Berlin's account is both critical and sympathetic, offering a nuanced portrayal of Marx's life that avoids myth-making. This revised edition includes new features such as references for Berlin's quotations and allusions, providing further context and depth to the narrative. For those interested in understanding Marx's ideas and their enduring impact, this biography offers a valuable introduction and guide to further reading.