Historija tajne diplomacije 18. stoljeća

"The History of Secret Diplomacy of the 18th Century" by Karl Marx analytically presents the hidden relationships, agreements and political maneuvers of the great European powers, revealing how dynastic and class interests shaped the international politics of the time. Marx examines in detail the diplomatic processes in the relations between Russia, France, Prussia and Great Britain, emphasizing the influence of court factions, secret agreements and the personal ambitions of rulers on the geopolitical balance. The work illustrates his thesis that official state policy often conceals the real motives of the ruling elites, making secret diplomacy a key tool for preserving power.

The special value of the 1982 Globus edition is the fact that this text is not included in either the German or Russian collected works of Marx and Engels, nor in the Croatian and Serbian editions of their writings. This makes the book unique in its bibliographical and documentary significance. The Croatian translation is by Drago Dujmić, and the book is published in hardcover with a dust jacket, on 212 pages, in a format of 24 × 17 cm. As a historical essay with a critical approach, the work provides insight into the mechanisms of diplomacy at the time and reveals the layers of political relations that shaped the European 18th century, making it a useful source for historians, researchers, and readers interested in Marx's less common works.