How many books has Karl Kautsky written?

Karl Kautsky published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.

What order should I read Karl Kautsky's books in?

Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Class Struggle (Erfurt Program).

What is Karl Kautsky's last book?

Bolshevism at a Deadlock (1931).

What is Karl Kautsky's most famous book?

The Class Struggle (Erfurt Program) (1892) is Karl Kautsky's most widely read book.

Karl Kautsky books in order

Czech-Austrian Marxist theorist

Lived: 1854–1938
Country: Cisleithania
Books: 12

History

Karl Kautsky published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with The Class Struggle (Erfurt Program) (1892).

Updated September 2026

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The Class Struggle (Erfurt Program)
Karl Kautsky's most-read book.

Standalone novels in order

The Class Struggle (Erfurt Program) (1892)
217 pages
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Forerunners of Modern Socialism (1895)
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Non-fiction in order

Communism in Central Europe in the Time of the Reformation (1897)
293 pages
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Ethics and the Materialist Conception of History (1907)
206 pages
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Foundations of Christianity (1908)
480 pages
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The Road to Power (1909)
127 pages
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Terrorism and Communism (1919)
234 pages
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The Economic Doctrines of Karl Marx (1925)
252 pages
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Bolshevism at a Deadlock (1931)
193 pages
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Other books in order

The Social Revolution (1902)
189 pages
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The Dictatorship of the Proletariat (1918)
149 pages
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Thomas More and His Utopia (1927)
250 pages
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About Karl Kautsky

Karl Johann Kautsky was an Austrian-born Marxist theorist. One of the most authoritative promulgators of orthodox Marxism, he was for decades the leading theorist of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) and the Second International. His influence was so pervasive that he was often called the "Pope of Marxism", with his views remaining dominant until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. His influence extended beyond Germany, shaping the development of Marxism in the Russian Empire, where he was seen by figures like Vladimir Lenin as the leading authority on Marxist theory.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Karl Kautsky FAQ

How many books has Karl Kautsky written?: Karl Kautsky published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Karl Kautsky's books in?: Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Class Struggle (Erfurt Program).
What is Karl Kautsky's last book?: Bolshevism at a Deadlock (1931).
What is Karl Kautsky's most famous book?: The Class Struggle (Erfurt Program) (1892) is Karl Kautsky's most widely read book.