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Has anyone read "The Origin of Capitalism" ? Interested to hear thoughts from MLs (www.versobooks.com)
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I read this book a while ago and generally appreciated it's insight: captialism isn't a natural consequence of human existence, its the result of very specific material conditions in 16th and 17th century England. I'll admit though, I didn't have a strong grasp of marxism (not that I do now) or leninism when I read the work.

Have other comrades read it? What were your thoughts about the work generally or in relation to other marxist ideas?

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