Itihaser Dhara

• Author: Sushovan Sarkar

• Publisher: Manisha Granthalaya(P) Ltd

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 1944

• Publication Year: 2018

• Edition: 12th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 96

About The Book:

Itihaser Dhara (The Flow of History) is a significant work by the renowned historian Sushovan Sarkar, first published in 1944 under the pseudonym Amit Sen. This book, now in its 12th edition, continues to be relevant for those interested in understanding Marxist perspectives on history. The book is divided into eleven well-crafted chapters, covering various aspects of Marxism, the nature of history, different types of societal structures, and the development of ancient civilizations.

The chapters delve into topics such as:

• The different facets of Marxism

• The essential nature and characteristics of history

• Various forms of social systems

• The primitive classless society

• The ancient civilizations of the East

• Slavery in ancient Greece and Rome

• Feudalism and the transformations of the Middle Ages

• The rise of capitalism and the full development of bourgeois society

• The materialistic interpretation of history

• The beginnings of socialism

While the book has undergone several revisions, it remains an important text for understanding the materialist interpretation of history and Marxist thought. However, due to various reasons, the book does not engage with the events following 1957. Despite this, Itihaser Dhara continues to be a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the development of Marxist theory and the historical process.