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I'm recommitting myself to reading The Big One. I've known a number of comrades who had companion guide books to the works of Marx and Engels, to help interpret and contextualize their body of works. Have any of you read such a book that can help me navigate these essays?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

I used David Harvey's companion to capital while I was reading the first volume. I also took notes on each chapter as I read it. You can get my notes online here as well.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Engels' Synopsis, and reading capital with David Harvey https://davidharvey.org/reading-capital/

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Marx's 'Capital' by Ben Fine

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

The Heinrich one is good and is balanced by reading Michael Roberts afterwards