This volume is the first to contain all of Luxemburg's eloquent
writings on the 1917 Russian and 1918-19 German Revolutions. It
also contains articles, essays and manuscripts on the European
socialist movement prior to World War I and her effort to rebuild
the socialist movement on revolutionary foundations in its
aftermath. Much of this material appears in English for the first
time. Her incisive contributions on revolutionary strategy, the
German and Russian Revolutions, and the transition to socialism
reveal a profound commitment to radical democracy, which becomes
evident as she elaborates on her lived experience with razor-sharp
conceptualizations of the mass strike. Her democratic commitment is
also highlighted in her deepening conflict with the bureaucratic
conservatism afflicting the German Social Democratic Party.She is
horrified yet at the same time grimly analytical while surveying
the unfolding violence and brutality of the First World War.Deeply
inspired by Russia's 1917 upsurge, she is nonetheless compelled to
analyze and criticize fatal limitations of the Russian
Revolution.Swept up in the revolutionary chaos sweeping through
Germany in 1918-1919 which results in her own martyrdom, she gives
voice to revolution's final testament: "I was, I am, I shall be."
General
Imprint: |
Verso Books
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
May 2024 |
Authors: |
Rosa Luxemburg
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 153mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
560 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78478-281-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-78478-281-5 |
Barcode: |
9781784782818 |
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