Imperialism & Revolution: Marx's Review of XIX Century Europe

Marx's view of history, which came to be called historical materialism, shows the influence of Hegel's claim that one should view history dialectically. Marx believed that he could study history and society scientifically and discern tendencies of history and the resulting outcome of social conflicts. This book brings Marx's view of some of the most significant events which occurred during his life time, including the Crimean War and Paris Commune. Contents: On The King Of Prussia And Social Reform The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon Secret Diplomatic History of The Eighteenth Century The Civil War in France