Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Karl Marx, 1818 1883
This site from The History Guide provides a comprehensive biography site for Marx and his body of thought, including criticism. Good starting point for students researching him or his critical approach.
Philosophy Pages
Philosophy Pages: Karl Marx (1818 1883)
The life and work of philosopher Karl Marx is surveyed with links to full-text translations of The Communist Manifesto and other tracts.
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The Existential Humanism of Jean Paul Sartre
A great site to get into some of the "deeper" philosophy of Sartre. The text is lengthy and sometimes complicated, but some background research should make it readable and helpful.
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Australian National University: Introductions to Marxism
A useful collection of links to "Classical Marxism" texts. Most of the links lead to substantial readings from primary sources.
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Marx's Economic Axioms
Author Henry A. Flynt examines the role of economic products in relation to the philosophies of Karl Marx.
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W.e.b. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction in America 1860 1880
In this article, the book Black Reconstruction in America by W.E.B. Du Bois is reviewed by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. This book was written to convey the experiences of African Americans during and after the Civil War, which other history...
Victorian Web
Brown University: Victorian Web: Karl Marx (1818 1883)
This site provides a detailed biography of Karl Marx. Links to related essays and articles are provided within The Victorian Web. This article is somewhat brief but provides good information on the subject.
Marxists Internet Archive
Mia: History: Usa: The Black Panther Party
A collection of different accounts and original text form the Black Panther Party which formed in the late 1960s.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Communism
Taken directly from the writing of Marx, Engels and Lenin, this entry from the Marxists Internet Archive also includes explanation of the quotations. Very detailed, it will require some sophistication on the part of the reader. Gives an...
Marxists Internet Archive
Encycopedia of Marxism: Russian Civil War
A well-written overview of the Russian Civil War beginning with the landing by the Japanese, written from a Marxist view.
Marxists Internet Archive
Encyclopedia of Marxism: Homepage
This site from the Marxists Internet Archive provides a detailed explanation including quotations from Engels and Marx, as well as explication. Links defining terms are helpful, as is the suggested further reading link.
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International Gramsci Society: An Introduction to the Life of Gramsci
A good summary of the life of Antonio Gramsci, a well known Italian writer, politician and radical theorist, he was thrown in prison by Mussolini where he died in 1937.
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International Gramsci Society: Timeline of Life of Gramsci
A very detailed timeline documenting the life of the famous 20th century Marxist thinker who lived in Italy and was imprisoned by Mussolini and died in prison.
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International Gramsci Society: Gramsci Photo Archive
A collection of photos related to the famous 20th century Marxist philosopher. Includes pictures of him and family members.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Marxism
Lengthy explanation of the views expressed by Marx. Covers his thoughts on production and the means of production, class struggles, the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, and what he saw as a possible end to the conflict - what some call...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Marxism
A basic explanation of Marxism as it applies to literary theory. Includes a bibliography.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro 2nd Declaration
This site contains the text of a speech delivered by Castro on February 4, 1962 titled "The Second Declaration of Havana." In this speech you can see Castro's Marxist-Leninist ideology.
Black Past
Black Past: Black Panther Party
Encyclopedia entry describes the Black Panther Party: its beginnings, important leaders, and role in the African American communities of the 1960s and 1970s.
Purdue University
Gudie to Critical Theory: Introduction to Marxism
Detailed site with introductory information regarding Marxism. Contains some terms and concepts, samples and lesson plans. Also included are links to other web resources.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro
This site contains the text of Castro's speech "On the Export of Revolution." Castro talks about what he believes the Cuban revolution has taught the world.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Karl Marx
A short introduction to the German economic and political philosopher, Karl Marx. Includes links to other sites about Marx, as well as links to books by or about Marx.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Proletariat
Wikipedia offers the definition of the Proletariat, the working class as defined by the Romans and by in Marxist theory.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Cold War
A general overview of the Cold War with a unique, pro-Marxist perspective. The article claims that the Cold War was begun by the United States and resulted in their disillusionment with the anti-communist stance.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marx/engels Biography: "Karl Marx", by Friedich Engels
This short biography is based on the original 1868 German written by Marx's collaborator, Friedrich Engels.