For jonathan sperber a historian of modern germany marx is more a figure from the past than a prophet of the present and as its title suggests this biography places marxs life in the. How to read karl marx ernst fischer has crafted a brief clear and faithful exposition of marxs main premises with particular emphasis on historical context this new edition of the english translation of was marx wirklich sagte 1968 includes new contributions by john bellamy foster that sharpen fischers focus for todays readers . On marx and marxism robert jackson manchester metropolitan university 1 a companion to marxs capital david harvey from social movements to student reading groups from thomas pikettys capital in the twenty first century to articles in the financial times marxs economic writings are at the centre of debate once againand one of the figures most associated with these . How to read karl marx by ernst fischer franz marek really liked it 400 rating details 22 ratings 4 reviews a brief clear and faithful exposition of marxs major premises with particular attention to historical context