The New Intellectuals
Civil War in the United States - Andrew Zimmerman
May 1, 2020
Historian Andrew Zimmerman joins Jordan T. Camp to discuss his edited volume of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' writings on the American Civil War, highlighting their fascination with Marxism, the impact of the Civil War on their work, and the analysis of the Civil War as a working-class revolution by Du Bois.
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- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' writings on the Civil War provide a deep engagement with the struggle against slavery and shed light on the historical context and importance of the Civil War and the development of Marxism.
- The dedication and struggles of Herbert Morei, a Brooklyn College professor who faced persecution for publishing Marx and Engels' writings on the Civil War, highlight the significance of academic freedom and solidarity in challenging anti-communism in academia.
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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.
