Karl Marx Frederick Engels Collected Works Volume 42 is part of the comprehensive Marx-Engels Collected Works (MECW) series, which compiles the complete writings, manuscripts, and correspondence of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

This volume covers the years 1864 to 1868, a significant period in the lives of Marx and Engels marked by intense political activity and intellectual development. During this time, Marx played a leading role in the establishment of the International Workingmen's Association, also known as the First International.

The letters and writings included in this volume reveal their discussions on international labor movements, socialist politics, and theoretical developments in political economy. The correspondence also reflects the historical context surrounding the publication of Das Kapital in 1867, one of the most influential works in economic and political thought.

Key Topics Covered

• Correspondence between Marx, Engels, and leading socialist figures

• Formation and activities of the International Workingmen's Association

• Discussions on political movements and working-class struggles

• Theoretical developments in political economy

• Historical context around the publication of Das Kapital

Why This Volume is Important

• Part of the authoritative MECW scholarly series

• Provides insight into Marx and Engels’ political activities and collaboration

• Documents the historical background of international socialist movements

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

This volume offers readers a deeper understanding of the intellectual partnership between Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, capturing an important moment in the development of modern socialist thought and political economy.

Publisher: PROGRESS PUBLISHERS MOSCOW

Language : English

Binding: Hard Cover

Pages :768