Imperialism

Imperialism: The State and Revolution is a seminal work by Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin, originally published in 1917. The book is a detailed analysis of the economic and political realities of imperialism, which Lenin defines as the highest stage of capitalism. The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the economic characteristics of imperialism, including the concentration of capital, the emergence of monopolies, and the export of capital to colonies and other countries. Lenin argues that these economic developments lead to the intensification of competition among the major powers, and ultimately to war.The second part of the book focuses on the political implications of imperialism, particularly the role of the state in capitalist society. Lenin argues that the state is not a neutral institution, but rather serves the interests of the ruling class. In the era of imperialism, the state becomes increasingly repressive and authoritarian, as the ruling class seeks to maintain its power in the face of growing opposition from the working class and other oppressed groups.Throughout the book, Lenin emphasizes the importance of revolutionary struggle against imperialism and capitalism. He argues that only through the overthrow of the capitalist state can the working class and other oppressed groups achieve true liberation. Imperialism: The State and Revolution is considered a classic work of Marxist theory, and has had a profound influence on the development of socialist and communist movements around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.