The Edited Volume of Karl Marx and Frederick Ingalls' Writings on the Civil War

Historian Andrew Zimmerman discusses his edited volume of Karl Marx and Frederick Ingalls' writings on the Civil War. Zimmerman became interested in their writings after realizing their deep engagement with the struggle against slavery. The volume includes correspondences between Marx, Engels, and other key figures, shedding light on their evolving views of the Civil War and its importance. Zimmerman's work offers historical context and reveals the significance of Marx and Ingalls' analyses for understanding both the Civil War and the development of Marxism.