Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: Leon Trotsky: The History of the Russian Revolution
This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Louis Blanc
An excerpt from the work of Louis Blanc on socialism.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Bourgeoisie
An encyclopedic explanation of what the term bourgeoisie means in Marxist theory, and how the definition evolved in the 20th century.
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.
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Australian National University: International Socialism or State Capitalism
Examines socialism as it was carried out by Stalin and company in the former Soviet Union. Makes the argument that what began with a socialist revolution degenerated into state capitalism. There is one chapter from a book available...
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists Internet Archive: The Principles of Communism
This site from the Marxists Internet Archive provides the Principles of Communism, written by Frederick Engels, defines Proletariats in the second section of this page. Defines proletarianism, and then answers more detailed questions...
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...
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Socialism Today: Stalin's Shadow
A thought-provoking article offers reflections on the 50th anniversary of Stalin's death. The writer considers the impact that Stalin had on the world perception of socialism and the population of the Soviet Union.
Marxists Internet Archive
Marxists.org: Proletariat
View Karl Marx's definition of what the proletariat is. Also information on its origins and a discussion on the issues that need to be examined in relation to Marx's definition is given.