IMPERIALISM: THE HIGHEST STAGE OF CAPITALISM

IMPERIALISM: THE HIGHEST STAGE OF CAPITALISM by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin

Imperialism: the Highest Stage of Capitalism begins the stage by explaining the concept of late-stage, monopoly Capitalism. Concepts from the previous stages—the state, private property, surplus value, etc.—become sharpened and expanded on a global scale as Capitalism scours the world for more profits.

Preface to the French and German Edition

Chapter 1: Concentration of Production and Monopolies

Chapter 2: Banks and Their New Role

Chapter 3: Finance Capital and the Financial Oligarchy

Chapter 4: Export of Capital

Chapter 5: Division of the World Among Capitalist Associations

Chapter 6: Division of the World Among the Great Powers

Chapter 7: Imperialism as a Special Stage of Capitalism

Chapter 8: Parasitism and Decay of Capitalism

Chapter 9: Critique of Imperialism

Chapter 10: The Place of Imperialism in History

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