Violence and Marxism: Marx to Mao

19 reviews for Violence and Marxism: Marx to Mao

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Aditya Kr Singh – February 13, 2023

   A well-researched study. Although, I found some arguments repetitive. Overall, a valuable contribution to the field.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Rahul Pahuja – March 9, 2023

   This book is alright, but there are better options for this subject. The points made are not strong.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Priya – April 10, 2023

   I did not like it. Nothing makes sense and the author did not help with explaining it.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Prashant Kumar Yadav – May 9, 2023

   A great read for anyone interested in philosophy. It is important to stay objective. Good, but not amazing.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Siddharth Pawdia – May 17, 2023

   Challenging but ultimately rewarding. A deep dive into complex ideas. Some sections are hard to understand without prior knowledge

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Modit Johar – May 17, 2023

   A dense but rewarding read. Some chapters were a struggle, but the insights on Mao were worth it. I wish it had been more accessible.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Khanak Bajpai – July 27, 2023

   I enjoyed the book. It provides a fresh look at the topic. Some parts can be too complicated to read though.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Anshul Jhalani – September 18, 2023

   A vital resource for understanding Marxism’s darker side. It is a fantastic and insightful read.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Rahul Choudhary – October 27, 2023

   Interesting perspective, but felt a bit one-sided at times. Needed more nuance when discussing the practical applications of Marxist theory.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Manya Kashyap – November 7, 2023

    One of the best books. There is no other that is comparable to it.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Aniket Pandey – February 2, 2024

    Thought-provoking and unsettling. Made me reconsider my understanding of Marxism. Could use a stronger conclusion.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Subhash Sourav – February 17, 2024

    The author did an amazing job to make a book. It is insightful.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Ankit Mathur – April 16, 2024

    Clear and concise explanation, but I feel like there are better books. It does its job well and is easy to read.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Mrityunjay Singh – June 5, 2024

    I expected more depth on specific violent events. It was theoretical. Still, a decent overview.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Syed Saad Ali – September 17, 2024

    This book is simply outstanding. The author’s grasp on the subject matter is impressive.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Swati Pangti – October 17, 2024

    A bit academic for my taste, but I learned a lot. The writing style could be improved for a broader audience. Good content though.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Abin Tom – November 7, 2024

    Excellent analysis of the role of violence in Marxist thought. The connection between Marx and Mao was clearly articulated.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Devansh Saxena – November 28, 2024

    This book is not for beginners. I found it quite informative. Worth the effort if you are serious about the topic.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Ireen Ahmad Mir – January 25, 2025

    Not quite what I expected. Needed more historical context. Felt more theoretical than practical.