Andrew Zimmerman discusses the writings of Marx and Engels on the American Civil War, emphasizing the importance of these writings for thinking about race, class, and revolution today. The American Civil War so profoundly shaped Marx and Engels’ understanding of social revolution and intentional politics that it marks a watershed in the history of communism as much as it does in the history of the United States. Zimmerman emphasizes the relevance of both Marxism and the Civil War for understanding our present moment. The text The Civil War in the United States: Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, is available through International Publishers.
Image:”Shaw at Fort Wagner” by Carlos Lopez. Photo by David. Creative Commons (BY 2.0).
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