I know that the Communist Manifesto is always mentioned in politics, but what, if any, other literature should I read first if I want to understand Communism? I consider myself a Socialist at the moment, but can’t really get behind the statelessness of Anarchism.

  • REEEEvolution
    9·
    2 years ago

    Principles of Communism, Socialism: Utopian and Scientific, State and Revolution, Historical and Dialectical Materialism

    Engels, Lenin and Stalin explain fundamental concepts very well. Can’t say much about Mao, I have only read the Red Book to far.

    • workingtechnocrat
      3·
      2 years ago

      Mao is incredible, probably the best writer out of them all. Explains very difficult concepts incredibly simply and succinctly.