Archive of The Origin of Capitalism

Must-read Verso classics. All 40% off until the end of September.

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Featuring Ellen Meiksins Wood, Theodor Adorno, Erik Olin Wright, Nancy Fraser, and Benedict Anderson.

Our selected reading on Finance and Economics for the academic year ahead: all 40% off until the end of September.

Books to ignite revolutionary possibilities: all 40% (print) and 60% (ebook) off until the of the year.

The bestselling books of 2020, including Vivian Gornick, Adorno, Angela Davis, Mike Davis, and Judith Butler.

The development of distinctive property forms in English agriculture entailed new forms of class struggle. If we want to sum up the ways in which class struggle between landlords and peasants 'liberated' capitalism, it might be closer to the truth to say that capitalism was advanced by the assertion of the landlords' powers against the peasants' claims to customary rights. 

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Find the perfect book: all $13 or below! We bring you a selection of highlights: from bestsellers now available in paperback to some Verso classics.