Who the Hell is Karl Marx?: and what are his theories all about?

Philosopher, economist, political theorist and revolutionary, Karl Marx is one of the most legendary, influential thinkers of all time. His work changed the course of history and continues to impact upon people and governments across the globe. But who was this extraordinary man and what made him tick?

Who the hell is Karl Marx? traces the life and times of this great thinker, and then takes a deep dive into three of his key ideas - class struggle, capitalism and communism. Written in an engaging and easy-to-read way, this book will tell you all you need to know about Marx while showing you how his powerful and original ideas continue to be as vital and relevant to political debate today as they were in his own time.

Reviews:

…a nifty little primer on how to think with Marx in the 21st century…The book’s greatest utility lies in its ability to help newcomers think with Marx about the world on their own.
Dr Ron Haas, Texas State University

Socialist historian Manus McGrogan has done us all a service with his new book, which pulls Karl Marx right out of that ‘difficult’ box into an accessible summary of his life and ideas.

Solomon Hughes, Morning Star, 24 April 2020

Manus McGrogan successfully weaves the disparate strands of philosophy, economic, history and biography together in a narrative that is accessible without losing any depth of analysis.
Judy Cox, Socialist Review, April 2020 issue