Karl Kautsky, 1854-1938: Marxism in the Classical Years - Paperback

by Gary P. Steenson (Author)

The first major study of Karl Kautsky, considered the most influential Marxian theoretician in the world, from 1895 to 1914. Outside of Friedrich Engels, Kautsky did more to popularize Marism than any other person. An entire generation of Marxists, including Lenin and Trotsky, learned the doctrine in large part from Kautsky.

Author Biography

Gary P. Steenson is a historian, specializing in Marxism and Europe. He is the author of several books, including: "Not One Man! Not One Penny!" German Social Democracy, 1863-1914 and After Marx, Before Lenin: Marxism and Socialist Working-Class Parties in Europe, 1884-1914.