Some Marxists believe that conflict between medieval burghers and small merchants on the one hand,and the nobility on the other,led to the creation of modern capitalism,which was distinct from either of the opposing forces.What would Marx call this model of historical change?

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A dialectical model is based on the idea that historical change occurs through the conflict between opposing forces (thesis and antithesis) which eventually leads to a synthesis or new system. In this case, the conflict between the medieval burghers, small merchants, and nobility led to the creation of modern capitalism, which was distinct from either of the opposing forces. Marx would argue that this change occurred through the dialectical process.

Some Marxists Believe That Conflict Between Medieval Burghers and Small