How To Read Karl Marx | Ernst Fischer
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A brief, clear, and faithful exposition of Marx’s major premises, with particular attention to historical context.
Author : Ernst Fischer
A brief, clear, and faithful exposition of Marx’s major premises, with particular attention to historical context.
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