The Historical Materialism Book Series is a major publishing initiative of the radical left, dedicated to making available important works of Marxist theory. The peer-reviewed series publishes original monographs, translated texts, and reprints of classics across the bounds of academic disciplinary agendas and across the divisions of the left. The series is particularly concerned to encourage the internationalization of Marxist debate and aims to translate significant studies from beyond the English-speaking world.
Here, we've put together a guide to some of our favorite books in the series. You can browse the complete series, currently 40% OFF, here.
UK-based readers can browse Historical Materialism titles at Blackwell's.
In 2026, we’re celebrating 25 years of publishing “Books for Changing the World.” In those 25 years, we’ve helped build critical space and infrastructure for radical ideas and movements on the left to grow. That work of institution-building and popular political education has never been more necessary or more urgent. We need your help to continue to do this work.