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Feb 21, 2022 • 6 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
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Today is #RedBooksDay2022 a day to celebrate left books, their authors, and the people’s movements they ushered forward 📕✊

In the first of our three lists we look at the most essential texts in Marxist-Leninist theory, to help start your journey or refresh your memory. (1/6) Image
Most of these can be downloaded for free today from the link below, with some physical editions available from the YCL shop 🚩Enjoy!

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