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Karl Marx Frederick Engels Collected Works Volume 41 is part of the authoritative Marx-Engels Collected Works (MECW) series, which compiles the complete writings, manuscripts, and letters of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

Covering the years 1860 to 1864, this volume primarily includes correspondence between Marx, Engels, and other contemporary political thinkers and activists. The letters offer valuable insight into their intellectual partnership, their views on global political developments, and their research on economic systems.

During this period, Marx was deeply engaged in refining his critique of political economy while preparing the groundwork for his major work Das Kapital. The correspondence also reflects their discussions on socialist movements, working-class struggles, and the broader political landscape of 19th-century Europe.

Key Topics Covered

  • Correspondence between Marx, Engels, and their contemporaries

  • Political developments and revolutionary movements in Europe

  • Discussions on political economy and capitalist systems

  • Development of ideas leading to Das Kapital

  • Insights into the intellectual collaboration of Marx and Engels

Why This Volume is Important

  • Part of the complete MECW scholarly collection

  • Provides rare insight into Marx and Engels’ intellectual exchange

  • Helps understand the historical context behind their economic theories

  • A valuable reference for researchers, historians, and students of Marxist thought

This volume offers readers a deeper look into the personal and intellectual partnership of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, revealing how their ideas evolved during a decisive period in the history of modern political and economic philosophy.

Publisher: PROGRESS PUBLISHERS MOSCOW

Language : English

Binding: Hard Cover

Pages :746