Ted Reese Libri

The book delves into the intricate dynamics of the fur trade, highlighting the competition among Europeans for dominance and the pivotal role played by Native Americans. As intermediaries, Native Americans navigated relationships with European trappers and traders, significantly influencing the trade's evolution. The narrative explores the cultural exchanges and conflicts that arose, providing a nuanced understanding of this historical period and its impact on both Native communities and European settlers.

With capitalism entering its worst ever and possibly final crisis, Henryk Grossman, the neglected 20th century Marxist who explained the inevitability of such a 'final breakdown' most convincingly, is more relevant than ever - and must be rehabilitated.