
Marxism and the English Revolution
John Rees(Author)
Whalebone Press
Published on 15. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
162 pages
978-1-907899-17-1 (ISBN)
Description
John Rees seeks to re-establish the importance of
the extensive and varied Marxist
contribution to the history of the English Revolution. Many historians argue
that we are now in a 'post-revisionist' era in the study of the 17th century,
but there is little agreement on what this means. This book seeks to broaden
the discussion of what an overarching explanation of the tumultuous events that
ended in the execution of King Charles and the declaration of a Republic in
1649 might look like.
In examining the place of the English Revolution in the general
crisis of 17th century Europe, the methodological strengths of Marxism, and the
relationship between politics and social class, this book seeks to reintegrate
Marxism into the mainstream of debate about the English Revolution.
the extensive and varied Marxist
contribution to the history of the English Revolution. Many historians argue
that we are now in a 'post-revisionist' era in the study of the 17th century,
but there is little agreement on what this means. This book seeks to broaden
the discussion of what an overarching explanation of the tumultuous events that
ended in the execution of King Charles and the declaration of a Republic in
1649 might look like.
In examining the place of the English Revolution in the general
crisis of 17th century Europe, the methodological strengths of Marxism, and the
relationship between politics and social class, this book seeks to reintegrate
Marxism into the mainstream of debate about the English Revolution.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for John Rees' The Leveller Revolution'Fluent, informed and impassioned'
Times Literary Supplement
'...his research is splendid, his understanding of the period is admirable... thoroughly entertaining, and thought-provoking'
Glasgow Herald
'A scrupulously researched, carefully told narrative, and a work of impressive scholarship'
The Spectator
'This is not just a readable narrative... but an inspirational romance for the political left, and a timely one'
Financial Times
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Counterfire
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-907899-17-1 (9781907899171)
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Person
John Rees is a writer, broadcaster, and activist. He is the author of seven major titles and his latest book, The Leveller Revolution, was published by Verso. His forthcoming major study of popular politics in the English Revolution, The Fiery Spirits, will also be published by Verso in early 2025. He is a Visiting Research Fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, a co-founder of the Stop the War Coalition, and a spokesperson for the Peoples Assembly.