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Karl Marx on the transition from feudalism to capitalism - Claudio.J.Katz

A useful summary of the argument that the class struggle of the peasantry was crucial in the transition to capitalism.

Submitted by tolern on February 22, 2010

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feudalism to capitalism.pdf (1.56 MB)
  • Marxism
  • class
  • capitalism
  • United Kingdom
  • peasants
  • feudalism
  • Claudio.J.Katz

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