The classic late-19th century translation of the Communist Manifesto done with the assistance of Engels. See also: the German original an HTML version of the English translation

Written in late 1847 and published during the February Revolution in 1848, this pamphlet outlines Marx’s theory of history and his demands for revolution and the dictatorship of the proletariat. See also: a German version in HTML the English translation by Samuel Moore in 1888. Topic: Socialism and the Classical Liberal Critique

The “Fabian Society” was founded in England in 1884 with the aim of bringing about a socialist society by means of intellectual debate, the publication of books and pamphlets, and the “permeation” of socialist ideas into the universities, the press, government institutions, and political parties. This was in marked contrast to the other means of bringing about socialism which was adopted by Marxist parties, namely the use of violence and revolution to overthrow capitalism. The playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was one of the founding members and wrote the “Manifesto” of the Society which was their “Tract No. 2.” A version in HTML can be found here.

A three volume criticism of the capitalist system by one of the leading theorists of 19th century socialism. Only vol. 1 appeared in Marx’s lifetime (1867); the other two vols. were published posthumously by Engels (1885, 1894). Marx prided himself on having discovered the “laws” which governed the operation of the capitalist system, laws which would inevitably lead to its collapse. A German language version of Das Kapital is also available in HTML and facsimile PDF. See also: Other Works by Marx Eugen von Böhm-Bawerk’s devastating review of Marx’s Das Kapital (in English and German) Topic: Socialism and the Classical Liberal Critique People: School of Thought: Socialism Debate: Fabian Socialism vs. Radical Liberalism Study Guide: Socialism and Marxism

A three volume criticism of the capitalist system by one of the leading theorists of socialism. Only vol. 1 appeared in Marx’s lifetime (1867); the other two vols. were published posthumously by Engels (1885, 1894). Marx prided himself on having discovered the “laws” which governed the operation of the capitalist system, laws which would inevitably lead to its collapse. A German language version of Das Kapital is also available in HTML and facsimile PDF.

The State. Revised LF edition by David M. Hart (Indianapolis: Liberty Fund, 2018).

The Law. Revised LF ed. by David M. Hart (Liberty Fund: Indianapolis, 2018).

This is a thoroughly revised edition of one of Bastiat’s best known essays. It is the third and longest version he wrote between June 1848 and April 1849 when he was engaged in challenging the growing socialist movement on the streets of Paris and in the National Assembly. It contains an Introduction which explains the evolution of the essay over this period, the differences between the versions, and material on the main group of socialists, the Montagnards, whose election manifesto Bastiat took issue with. The translation has been extensively revised by David M. Hart to make it more consistent with our editorial practices as established in vols. 3, 4, and 5 of our Collected Works of Bastiat translation project. There are additional notes to explain the political and intellectual context in which he was writing and all quotations of other authors used by Bastiat have been located and referenced. The new HTML version of the essay an be found here. A text PDF version can be found below. The older 1964 Foundation for Economic Education version can be found here. Liberty Fund’s older 2012 version can be found here. For further information see the Summary of the Bastiat Project.

This is a revised edition of Liberty Fund’s translation of Bastiat’s famous essay on The State which was one of the last things he wrote before he died in 1850. It has been extensively revised by David M. Hart to make it more consistent with our editorial practices as established in vols. 3, 4, and 5 of our Collected Works of Bastiat translation project. There are additional notes to explain the political and intellectual context in which he was writing, all quotations of other authors used by Bastiat have been located and referenced, there are cross-references to other works by Bastiat where he makes similar arguments, and key words and concepts which are part of his economic and political theory have been flagged. The new HTML version is available online here The Law. PDF and other versions are available below. The original edition can be found here. See also the Summary of the Bastiat Project for details.

"LIBERTY MATTERS" A FORUM FOR THE DISCUSSION OF MATTERS PERTAINING TO LIBERTY   JOHN LOCKE ON PROPERTY (January, 2013) John Locke (1632-1704) Second Treatise of Government (1689)