11 Socialist Classics to Read

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The Communist Manifesto
By Karl Marx & Freidrich Engels
This Socialist classic has been the inspiration of numerous communist entities varying from The Soviet Union to the Communist Party of China. Originally published as a pamphlet, at less than two-hundred pages, this text is great for anyone wanting to read more Socialist texts.
The State and Revolution
By Vladimir Lenin
This text is less than two-hundred pages, great for someone looking for a shorter read. Lenin differentiates between Communists, Social Democrats, and Anarchists. Whilst reminding all of us of the necessity of proletarian revolution. You will not regret reading Lenin first hand.
Reform or Revolution and Other Writings
By Rosa Luxembourg
Rosa Luxembourg, the fantastic murdered Polish Marxist explains how Capitalism cannot reform itself out of economic crises.
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
By Paulo Friere
An Influential Portuguese text, empowering and the response to what seemed to be a permanently growing underclass. Translated to English only two years after its publishing.
Homage to Catalonia
By George Orwell
One of the most thought-provoking British writers George Orwell’s ‘Homage to Catalonia
The Condition of the Working Class in England
By Freidrich Engels
Often overshadowed by Marx, in this popular text, Engels studies the working class in Victorian England during his Manchester stay from 1842-1844.
The Age of Revolution: Europe 1789-1848
By Eric Hobsbawm
In this popular book, the triumph of new social classes, sciences, and ways of thoughts are explored. This part of a four-volume history which isn’t for the faint-hearted.
Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism
By Vladimir Lenin
Published in 1916 following the First World War, Vladimir Lenin explores slavery and the development of Capitalism.
The Revolution Betrayed
By Leon Trotsky
Written in 1936, Leon Trotsky explores where the Russian Revolution looks to be going after the death of Vladimir Lenin.
History of the Russian Revolution
By Leon Trotsky
A longer read, looking at the overthrow of the past order, the counter-revolution, to the triumph of the Soviets. A great read.
Understanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky
By Noam Chomsky
The popular social theorist Noam Chomsky explores topics ranging from foreign policy to welfare. Past to future forms of power are explored. This book is described as being truly indispensable.
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