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Historical Materialism

Freedom and slavery: the birth of capital

Details Josh Holroyd logo 21 Jun 2019

We are frequently told that capitalism equals 'freedom'; that it is the organic product of 'human nature'. But far from arising naturally, the birth of the 'free' market is built on violence, dispossession, and enslavement.

Churchill, Thatcher, and Marx: class struggle and historical memory

Details Owen Walsh, Leeds Marxists logo 07 Mar 2019

Several controversies have arisen in recent weeks around how key historical figures are popularly remembered. These controversies reveal that historical memory cannot be separated from contemporary class struggles.

The individual and the Marxist view of history - part two

Details Adam Booth logo 21 Dec 2017

We publish here the second part of Adam Booth's article about the role of the individual in history. In this second half, Adam examines the pivotal role played by Lenin and Trotsky in the 1917 Russian Revolution, and the dialectical relationship between leaders and the masses. The real lesson of history is that a revolutionary leadership is vital in order to transform society.

The individual and the Marxist view of history - part one

Details Adam Booth logo 19 Dec 2017

100 years ago, the masses in Russia took power. This revolutionary event, however, would not have been possible without the bold leadership of Lenin and Trotsky. In this sense, the role of the individual at certain points in history is vital. Adam Booth explores the Marxist view of history and the role of individuals in determining the course of historical events.

The rise and fall of the Vikings

Details Rob Turnbull, Ashington Marxists logo 10 May 2016

Rob Turnbull looks at the rise and fall of the Vikings - a civilisation of seafarers, merchants and traders. But, just as the Vikings had their day, so capitalism has had its. The system has reached its limits. It is time for it to be overthrown and replaced with a socialist society.

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  1. An introduction to historical materialism - part five
  2. An introduction to historical materialism - part four
  3. An introduction to historical materialism - part three
  4. An introduction to historical materialism - part two
  5. An introduction to historical materialism - part one
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