The Essential Left: Four Classic Texts on the Principles of Socialism

This collection brings together four seminal texts that explore the foundational principles of socialism. It includes the 'Communist Manifesto' by Marx and Engels, which serves as a rallying cry for socialism and outlines its core arguments. 'Value, Price and Profit' by Marx offers a clear exposition of his economic theories. Engels' 'Socialism: Utopian and Scientific' provides a critical analysis of the historical context of socialist thought. Finally, Lenin's 'The State and Revolution' examines the role of the state in socialist theory and practice. Each text is rich in historical significance and continues to offer relevant insights into socialist ideology.

Published 1960

Binding of book is slightly loose. Moderate foxing, creases, and fraying of edges on front and back covers. Plastic on front cover is torn. Moderate foxing and some fading on spine. Moderate tanning and foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Moderate foxing on insides of covers with a stamp from Pocket Books Store Ltd. Slight foxing on some pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Some tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read