The Portable Karl MarxBy: Karl Marx This book is an outstanding overview of the life and thoughts of Karl Marx. The editor masterfully weaves together Marx's published works and private letters into a rich tapestry of history and ideas. In addition to what you might expect to find in a collection like this (the text of The Communist Manifesto, selections from Das Kapital), there are also tidbits from Marx's hand that help you truly understand the man and the history of his