Created by vxnxnt
A list of leftist nonfiction books, in no particular order, which I have read and can personally recommend. From Socialism to Communism to Anarchism, whether historical or contemporary, if it's leftist it probably belongs here. And as I continue my literary journey, I will also naturally expand this list.
Any contribution to this list is welcome!
What Is Anarchism? by Alexander Berkman (Working Classics, #1)
4 stars
A reprint of perhaps the first and best exposition of anarchism by one of its greatest propagandists (by both word …
Consequences of Capitalism by Marv Waterstone, Noam Chomsky
5 stars
Covid-19 has revealed glaring failures and monstrous brutalities in the current capitalist system. It represents both a crisis and an …
A portrayal of the consequences of Capitalism while looking at militarism, the environment, neoliberalism, globalization, financialization, hegemonic common sense and social change.
· The richest eight people control more wealth than the poorest half of the world combined.
· Today, 60 per …
Global inequality and poverty is displayed in its entirety, as well as its origins and the profound consequences of free market Capitalism and Neoliberalism.
Wage-labour and capital & Value, price, and profit by Karl Marx
Since their first appearance as separate brochures Wage - Labour and Capital and Value, Price and Profit have served as …
Two relatively short works forming the basis of Marx's critique of the political economy.
Manufacturing Consent by Edward S. Herman, Noam Chomsky
5 stars
In this work, Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky show that, contrary to the usual image of the news media …
Herman and Chomsky discuss the political economy of the mass media and put forth a propaganda system which they put into practice with an extensive look into multiple case studies.
5 stars
The world has finally awoken to the reality of climate breakdown and ecological collapse. Now we must face up to …
A history and critique of Capitalism with a call for Degrowth and Ecosocialism.
5 stars
An Unabridged Edition with all charts, tables, and original footnotes, to include: Preface – Preface to the French and German …
Lays forth the natural development of Monopolies in a capitalist free market and the following consequences as such.
An FAQ written by Engels outlining communism and its principles.
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx
4 stars
Available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License: www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1848/communist-manifesto/
One of the most influential political tracts ever published …
A spectre is haunting Europe — the spectre of communism.
Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y. Davis
With her characteristic brilliance, grace and radical audacity, Angela Y. Davis has put the case for the latest abolition movement …
A relatively short but very informative and insightful book on Prison Abolition.
With this, Marx lays forth the basis for his idea of Communism while critiquing the socialist program of the german worker's party.
Socialism, utopian and scientific by Friedrich Engels
Socialism: Utopian and Scientific is a short book first published in 1880 by German-born socialist Friedrich Engels. The work was …
Engels summarizes with this text the history of modern Socialism and lays out the foundations of Marxism as well.
Anarchism and Other Essays by Emma Goldman
4 stars
The essays present Goldman's anarchist viewpoints on a variety of issues, including prisons, political violence, sexuality, religion, nationalism, and art …
An insightful collection of essays on various topics, including anarchism, society, and feminism.
The Political Thought of Abdullah Öcalan by Abdullah Öcalan
3 stars
These are the essential writings of a man who inspired a new, egalitarian socialist regime in the Middle East, which …
