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First written in French and originally appearing as a series of articles in 1892, "The Conquest of Bread" is the most famous and enduring work by Peter Kropotkin, the Russian political philosopher and anarchist. In this widely influential and often cited work, Kropotkin presents his arguments against feudalism and capitalism. These economic systems rely on and perpetuate poverty, misery, and scarcity, while protecting and promoting the privilege of...
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The fascinating work of a Russian prince-turned-anarchist, Peter Kropotkin (1842-1921). Kropotkin one of the world's first international celebrities. In England, Kropotkin was known as a brilliant scientist, famous for his work on animal and human cooperation, but Kropotkin's fame in continental Europe centered more on his role as a founder and vocal proponent of anarchism. In the United States, he pursued both passions. Tens of thousands of people...
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Written by one of the greatest anarchists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, "The Great French Revolution — 1789—1793" is not to be missed by those with an interest in history and sociology. In this volume, Kropotkin offers a thought-provoking alternative perspective on the French Revolution. Contents include: "The Two Great Currents of the Revolution", "The Idea", "Action", "The People Before the Revolution", "The Spirit of Revolt: the...
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First published in1887, "In Russian and French Prisons" is Peter Kropotkin's detailed critique of French and Russian prisons in the late 19th century. Within it, Kropotkin offers poignant descriptions of the conditions of those who undergo solitary confinement while offering his own panacea to the wealth of problems engendered by the existence of prisons: abolish them entirely. Although written over a century ago, Kropotkin's astute criticisms of...
5) Fields, Factories, and Workshops - Or Industry Combined with Agriculture and Brain Work with Manu
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This book comprises a fascinating discussion of the future of agriculture as conceived at the start of the twentieth century. It explores the advantages which societies could derive from a combination of industrial pursuits with intensive agriculture, and 'brain work' with manual work. This is a book that is sure to appeal to those with a keen interest in the history of agriculture, and is a text not to be missed by the discerning collector of vintage...
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This vintage book contains Peter Kropotkin's 1886 address "The Place of Anarchism in Socialistic Evolution" on the subject of Anarchism. A passionate and scholarly discourse that deals with the realities of the manipulations and dishonesty of government, this volume is recommended for those with an interest in anarchism, Marxism, and political science. Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin (1842—1921) was a Russian writer, activist, revolutionary, economist,...
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