Samrajyabad: Punjibader Sarbochyo Porjay

Book Details:

• Author: V. I. Lenin, Prakash Karat

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 1967

• Publication Year: 2024

• Edition: 14th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 176

• ISBN: 9789392593055

About The Book:

Samrajyabad: Punjibader Sarbochyo Porjay is Lenin's seminal work on imperialism, originally published in 1917. This book is considered one of the greatest contributions to 20th-century thought. Its significance extends beyond its detailed examination of global war causes and the theoretical explanation of imperialism—it also serves as a foundation for rebuilding Marxism in the 20th century. Lenin's analysis marks a turning point in Marxist theory, particularly in addressing the role of the working class in imperialist wars and the importance of the liberation struggles in colonized countries.

In the book, Lenin highlights how socialist revolutions could emerge not only in the advanced capitalist countries of Europe but in any country, including colonies. It was his response to revisionist ideas of the time, particularly the opportunistic views of Edward Bernstein, who sought to reform socialism. Lenin's work reaffirmed the Marxist vision of revolutionary change and set the stage for the revolutionary movements of the 20th century.

This updated edition includes a contemporary introduction by renowned economist and Marxist theorist Prabhat Patnaik, who examines the relevance of Lenin's theories in today’s globalized neoliberal era. Patnaik's foreword addresses how Lenin's analysis of imperialism remains relevant, despite the changes in global capitalism since World War II and the rise of neoliberal globalization.