This book examines the history of empire and its influence on capitalism. Taking inspiration from Vladimir Lenin’s essay Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism, the thoughtful chapters explore how workers and resources in Africa, Latin America, and Asia were exploited by capitalist...

1. Idea of Imperialism and Capitalism, Aristotle, Kautilya, Lenin -- 2. British empire and British Industrial revolution -- 3. Financing Industrial Revolution -- 4. Consequences of British industrialization -- 5. American Empire and its consequence -- 6. Dutch Empire and consequence -- 7....

This book of essays, written in honour of James Petras, address some of the most critical issues of our time: those of imperialism, crisis and class struggle. These issues allow the authors to identify both the 'the enduring verities and contemporary face of capitalism' and Petras' contributions.