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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 57 MIN

Marx Prestige, Episode 1: The Civil War and American Capitalism | American Prestige

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In lieu of a standard episode today, we are premiering the first episode of ⁠Marx Prestige⁠, a series where Danny, Derek, and historian Andrew Hartman discuss Karl Marx and how the philosophy and politics he created shaped and reshaped the United States. ⁠Subscribe now⁠ at the annual tier for free access to series like this one!In this first episode of Marx Prestige, Danny, Derek, and Andrew Hartman talk about how Karl Marx understood the United States as a testing ground for capitalism and democratic development in the nineteenth century. They delve into the reception history approach to Marx in America, Marx’s early views on American democracy and capitalism, his writings on the Civil War and slavery, the transition in Marx’s thought from philosophy to political economy, Reconstruction and its limits, early American interpretations of Marx, and the emergence of Marxism in the late nineteenth century.Be sure to check out Andrew's Book ⁠⁠⁠Karl Marx in America⁠⁠⁠.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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