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Tristram Hunt

The author of the epic critique of the free market, Das Kapital, was born on May 5th, 1818. Here, Tristram Hunt highlights Friedrich Engels' important contribution to the work that has raced to the top of the German bestseller lists.

Published May 4 2011

Tristram Hunt describes how Friedrich Engels financed the research behind his friend Karl Marx’s epic critique of the free market, Das Kapital.

Published March 16 2009
As part of the ongoing debate over Black History Month, Tristram Hunt asks for greater dialogue between politicians and academics concerning the place of history in modern Britain.
Published September 18 2006
Tristram Hunt looks at the development of conservation and environment movements in the twentieth century, and particularly at the achievements of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, which celebrates its 80th anniversary year.
Published June 20 2006
Tristram Hunt reviews a timely book on the 19th-century inventor and engineer.
Published October 17 2005
Tristram Hunt finds inspiration for his study of civic consciousness in Tuscany and the lecture halls of Cambridge.
Published May 18 2004
Tristram Hunt explores a new book on women, family and society in Victorian Britain.
Published March 18 2004

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