Imperialism, The Highest Stage Of Capitalism - A Popular Outline

'Globalisation' is the buzzword of the 1990s. VI Lenin's Imperialism: The
Highest Stage of Capitalism was one of the first attempts to account for
the increasing importance of the world market in the twentieth century.
Originally published in 1916, Imperialism explains how colonialism and the
First World War were inherent features of the global development of the
capitalist economy. In a new introduction, Norman Lewis and James Malone
contrast Lenin's approach with that adopted by contemporary theories of
globalisation. They argue that, while much has changed since Lenin wrote,
his theoretical framework remains the best method for understanding recent
global developments.