The Accumulation of Capital (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Marxist Critique of Imperialism, Capitalist Expansion, and Non-Capitalist MarketsBy Rosa Luxemburg
Length18h 14m
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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)
44RODBERTUS’ CRITICISM OF THE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
2Introduction
45CHAPTER XVII
3Synopsis
46RODBERTUS’ ANALYSIS OF REPRODUCTION
4Historical Context
47SECTION TWO
5Author Biography
48HISTORICAL EXPOSITION OF THE PROBLEM
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6INTRODUCTION
49CHAPTER XVIII
7SECTION ONE
50A NEW VERSION OF THE PROBLEM
8THE PROBLEM OF REPRODUCTION
51CHAPTER XIX
9CHAPTER I
52VORONTSOV AND HIS ‘SURPLUS’
10THE OBJECT OF OUR INVESTIGATION
53CHAPTER XX
11CHAPTER II
54NIKOLAYON
12QUESNAY’S AND ADAM SMITH’S ANALYSES OF THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCTION
55CHAPTER XXI
13CHAPTER III
56STRUVE’S ‘THIRD PERSONS’ AND ‘THREE WORLD EMPIRES’
14A CRITICISM OF SMITH’S ANALYSIS
57CHAPTER XXII
15CHAPTER IV
58BULGAKOV AND HIS COMPLETION OF MARX’S ANALYSIS
16MARX’S SCHEME OF SIMPLE REPRODUCTION
59CHAPTER XXIII
17CHAPTER V
60TUGAN BARANOVSKI AND HIS ‘LACK OF PROPORTION’
18THE CIRCULATION OF MONEY
61CHAPTER XXIV
19CHAPTER VI
62THE END OF RUSSIAN ‘LEGALIST’ MARXISM
20ENLARGED REPRODUCTION
63SECTION THREE
21CHAPTER VII
64THE HISTORICAL CONDITIONS OF ACCUMULATION
22ANALYSIS OF MARX’S DIAGRAM OF ENLARGED REPRODUCTION
65CHAPTER XXV
23CHAPTER VIII
66CONTRADICTIONS WITHIN THE DIAGRAM OF ENLARGED REPRODUCTION
24MARX’S ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE DIFFICULTY
67CHAPTER XXVI
25CHAPTER IX
68THE REPRODUCTION OF CAPITAL AND ITS SOCIAL SETTING
26THE DIFFICULTY VIEWED FROM THE ANGLE OF THE PROCESS OF CIRCULATION
69CHAPTER XXVII
27SECTION TWO
70THE STRUGGLE AGAINST NATURAL ECONOMY
28HISTORICAL EXPOSITION OF THE PROBLEM
71CHAPTER XXVIII
29CHAPTER X
72THE INTRODUCTION OF COMMODITY ECONOMY
30SISMONDI’S THEORY OF REPRODUCTION
73CHAPTER XXIX
31CHAPTER XI
74THE STRUGGLE AGAINST PEASANT ECONOMY
32Mac CULLOCH v. SISMONDI
75CHAPTER XXX
33CHAPTER XII
76INTERNATIONAL LOANS
34RICARDO v. SISMONDI
77CHAPTER XXXI
35CHAPTER XIII
78PROTECTIVE TARIFFS AND ACCUMULATION
36SAY v . SISMONDI
79CHAPTER XXXII
37CHAPTER XIV
80MILITARISM AS A PROVINCE OF ACCUMULATION
38MALTHUS
81Footnote (pt. 1)
39SECTION TWO
82Footnote (pt. 2)
40HISTORICAL EXPOSITION OF THE PROBLEM
83Analysis
41CHAPTER XV
84Reflection
42v. KIRCHMANN’S THEORY OF REPRODUCTION
85Memorable Quotes
43CHAPTER XVI
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