The life and ideas of Lenin
Rob Sewell discusses the life and ideas of Vladimir Lenin, and what revolutionary Marxists can learn from them.
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The Revolutionary Legacy of Rosa Luxemburg (Book Launch)
Marie Frederiksen dispells the myths surrounding Rosa Luxemburg, and defends the revolutionary legacy she left behind.
What would Karl Marx think? New magazine out now!
We publish here Alan Woods’ editorial from the new issue of our theoretical magazine, In Defence of Marxism, which is out now, with fantastic newly-published articles on economics, Lenin, and Luxemburg. Subscribe today to get your copy!
Rosa Luxemburg and the Bolsheviks: Dispelling the myths
This weekend, Wellred Books is launching a new publication on the life and ideas of Rosa Luxemburg. In this article from the latest issue of our theoretical magazine, comrades respond to the lies and distortions surrounding this great revolutionary.
Marxism and cinema
Steve Jones discusses the role of cinema in capitalist society, and how socialism can develop this form of art to its full potential.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of Putin
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the collapse of the USSR. The most powerful deformed workers’ state was collapsing into chaos as supposed communists were looting the state and its assets. The workers of the Soviet Union had to pay the price.
The origins of class society
Laurie O’Connel traces the origins of class society, the role it plays in history and how we can fight against in the struggle for a communist society.
Will there be a boom? Capitalism, cycles, and crises
James Kilby discusses why the capitalist economy is in crisis, and how the only way forward is a socialist revolution.
Marx, Keynes, Hayek and the crisis of capitalism
There is a renewed interest today in the economic ideas of John Maynard Keynes, as governments across the world prop up the capitalist system with state spending. But only Marxism can explain the real cause of the crisis – and offer a way out.
Alan Woods on the History of Philosophy
In this talk, Alan Woods outlines the history of philosophical ideas, and how they have laid the basis for philosophy of Marxism – dialectical materialism.
Introduction to The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective by Alan Woods
In this extract from Wellred’s upcoming title ‘The History of Philosophy: A Marxist Perspective’, Alan Woods explains why Marxists must study the history of philosophy, and the enormous debt that Marxism owes to earlier thinkers.
The ABCs of Marxist philosophy: New podcast out now!
Our latest educational series ‘The ABCs of Marxist philosophy’ is available now on podcast and YouTube. This unique resource is perfect for anyone who’s looking to get stuck into Marxist theory. Start listening and watching today!