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1890 Karl MARX 1ed Capital Economics Capitalism Communism Socialism Engels RARE The last capitalist we hang shall be the one who sold us the rope. Karl Marx Capital is one of the most important and foundational texts on materialist capitalism, written by German economic philosopher Karl Marx. Along with the Communist Manifesto , Capital was one of the motivating forces that propelled the exploitation of labor and unpaid capitalism in Europe. He presents structures for capitalism by means of production during economic crises and how to use technology to produce material wealth. Das Kapital , as it was originally titled, was published in separate parts, and the second and third parts were published posthumously. This rare 1890 German edition was collected and edited by Friedrich Engels and is considered the most important and best German edition of Capital . Engels includes commentary and annotations on Marx as well as his own perspectives on political economics. Item number: #26615 Price: $1950 MARX, Karl Das Kapital: Kritik der politischen Oekonomie Hamburg: Verlag von Otto Meissner, 1890-1894. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o Vol. 1 XXXII, 739, [1] o Vol. 2 XXVII, [1], 500 o Vol. 3 Part I XXVIII, 448 Part II IV, 422 References: Einaudi 3772; Mattioli 2284; Sraffa 3867 o PMM: "Marx himself modestly described Das Kapital as a continuation of his Zur Kritik de politischen Oekonomie, 1859. It was in fact the summation of his quarter of a century's economic studies, mostly in the Reading Room of the British Museum. The Athenaeum reviewer of the first English translation (1887) later wrote: 'Under the guise of a critical analysis of capital, Karl Marx's work is principally a polemic against capitalists and the capitalist mode of production, and it is this polemical tone which is its chief charm'. The historical-polemical passages, with their formidable documentation from British official sources, have remained memorable; and, as Marx (a chronic furunculosis victim) wrote to Engels while the volume was still in the press, 'I hope the bourgeoisie will remember my carbuncles all the rest of their lives'." Language: German Binding: Leather; secure Size: ~8.5in X 6.25in (21.5cm x 15.5cm) Exceedingly rare, valuable, and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! Photos available upon request.

"Das Kapital," written by Karl Marx, is a seminal work critiquing the capitalist system's foundations and mechanisms. Published in 1867, this extensive analysis of capitalism delves into its economic processes, the exploitation inherent within, and its eventual contradictions which Marx believed would lead to its downfall. Marx introduces key concepts such as commodity, value, surplus value, and the labor theory of value, arguing that the value of a commodity is determined by the labor required for its production. He criticizes how capitalists profit by exploiting workers, paying them less than the value of their labor while selling the products for their full value. Marx's critique extends to the dynamics of capital accumulation, technological advancements, and their effects on the proletariat, predicting increasing capital centralization and crises stemming from capitalism's internal contradictions. "Das Kapital" covers the circulation and distribution of capital, explaining how surplus value is divided among different classes and sectors, leading to cycles of boom and bust. Despite its influence, "Das Kapital" has faced criticism for its total failure in economic predictions, such as the underestimation of capitalism's adaptability and the overemphasis on the labor theory of value. Critics argue Marx's predictions of escalating class struggle and the proletariat revolution have not materialized as expected, questioning his views on human nature and the efficiency of market mechanisms. Nonetheless, "Das Kapital" remains a pivotal work in economic and political thought, offering a deep, if wrong, critique of capitalism and its socio-economic impacts.