Marx and Russia: The Fate of a Doctrine

Marx and Russia chronicles the development of Marxist thought in Russia from the publication of Das Kapital to Stalin's suppression of independent ideologies in the 1920s. It explores the contributions of key figures such as Sieber, Plekhanov, Lenin, Bogdanov, Trotsky, Bukharin, and Stalin and provides a valuable guide for students and Russian history specialists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Marx and Russia is a comprehensive chronicle that traces the evolution of Marxist thought from the publication of Das Kapital in Russian translation to the suppression of independent ideological currents by Stalin in the late 1920s. The book showcases the gradual emergence of diverse schools of Marxist thinking during the revolutionary era in Russia.

Beginning with Marx's own connections with Russian revolutionaries and scholars, James D. White delves into the contributions of notable figures such as Sieber, Plekhanov, Lenin, Bogdanov, Trotsky, Bukharin, and Stalin to Marxist ideology in Russia. Employing primary documents, biographical sketches, and a helpful timeline, the book serves as a valuable guide for students seeking to navigate the various Marxist ideologies encountered in modern Russian history. White also incorporates valuable new research for Russian history specialists in a crucial volume for anyone interested in the history of Marxism, Soviet history, and the history of Russia across the modern period.

Weight: 386g
Dimension: 230 x 169 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474224062