This book is considered a classic in the field, offering a detailed and critical analysis of Marx's historical materialism and its application to economic history.
Bober also authored other significant works, including:
* "The Economics of Labor" (1949)
* "Intermediate Economic Analysis" (1950)
* "Reports of the National Bureau of Economic Research" (multiple contributions)
His writings have been widely read and cited, contributing significantly to the understanding of Marx's theories and the evolution of economic thought.