The Accumulation of Capital (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Marxist Critique of Imperialism, Capitalist Expansion, and Non-Capitalist MarketsBy Rosa Luxemburg
Length18h 14m
About this audiobook
In The Accumulation of Capital (1913), Rosa Luxemburg offers one of Marxism's most ambitious attempts to explain imperialism through the logic of capitalist reproduction. Written in a rigorous, polemical, and often brilliantly expository style, the book revisits Marx's schemas in Capital, arguing that capitalism requires non-capitalist markets and social formations for its continued expansion. Situated within Second International debates on crisis, colonialism, and monopoly, it combines economic theory with historical analysis to expose accumulation as a global and violent process. Luxemburg, a Polish-Jewish revolutionary, economist, and leading figure in German Social Democracy, wrote from the standpoint of both intellectual mastery and militant opposition to reformism and militarism. Her experiences in partitioned Poland, imperial Germany, and the socialist movement sharpened her sensitivity to national oppression, colonial conquest, and the contradictions of capitalist development. The book reflects her lifelong effort to unite theoretical clarity with revolutionary politics. This is essential reading for students of Marxist economics, imperialism, and modern political thought. Demanding but rewarding, it invites readers to confront capitalism not as a closed national system, but as a restless world-historical force.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBusiness and Economics
Length18 hrs 14 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Accumulation of Capital (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6INTRODUCTION
7SECTION ONE
8THE PROBLEM OF REPRODUCTION
9CHAPTER I
10THE OBJECT OF OUR INVESTIGATION
11CHAPTER II
12QUESNAY’S AND ADAM SMITH’S ANALYSES OF THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCTION
13CHAPTER III
14A CRITICISM OF SMITH’S ANALYSIS
15CHAPTER IV
16MARX’S SCHEME OF SIMPLE REPRODUCTION
17CHAPTER V
18THE CIRCULATION OF MONEY
19CHAPTER VI
20ENLARGED REPRODUCTION
21CHAPTER VII
22ANALYSIS OF MARX’S DIAGRAM OF ENLARGED REPRODUCTION
23CHAPTER VIII
24MARX’S ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE DIFFICULTY
25CHAPTER IX
26THE DIFFICULTY VIEWED FROM THE ANGLE OF THE PROCESS OF CIRCULATION
27SECTION TWO
28HISTORICAL EXPOSITION OF THE PROBLEM
29CHAPTER X
30SISMONDI’S THEORY OF REPRODUCTION
31CHAPTER XI
32Mac CULLOCH v. SISMONDI
33CHAPTER XII
34RICARDO v. SISMONDI
35CHAPTER XIII
36SAY v . SISMONDI
37CHAPTER XIV
38MALTHUS
39SECTION TWO
40HISTORICAL EXPOSITION OF THE PROBLEM
41CHAPTER XV
42v. KIRCHMANN’S THEORY OF REPRODUCTION
43CHAPTER XVI
44RODBERTUS’ CRITICISM OF THE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
45CHAPTER XVII
46RODBERTUS’ ANALYSIS OF REPRODUCTION
47SECTION TWO
48HISTORICAL EXPOSITION OF THE PROBLEM
49CHAPTER XVIII
50A NEW VERSION OF THE PROBLEM
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