State and Revolution: Book Guide, Author and Facts
State and Revolution by Vladimir Il’ich Lenin — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Lenin wrote ‘State and Revolution’ in 1917, while he was hiding from the Russian secret police. The book describes the inherent nature of the State as a tool for class oppression, a creation born of one social class’s desire to control all other social classes. Drawing on detailed quotes from Karl Marx and Friedrick Engels, Lenin lays down a Marxist view of the state, describes how a working-class revolution will overthrow it, and goes further in showing how social democracy is not enough—even in democratic republics such as those enjoyed by many western countries today, the ruling class is still in control of society, and will never relinquish power. According to Lenin, a Communist revolution is the only remedy for class struggle. This work by Lenin is important to communist thinking and the Marxist concept of the state which is clearly and concisely expressed in this book. Without doub
Quick facts about State and Revolution
- Title: State and Revolution
- Author: Vladimir Il’ich Lenin
- First published: 1900
- Genre: political science, philosophy, nonfiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL301143W
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State and Revolution by Vladimir Il’ich Lenin is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is State and Revolution about?
Lenin wrote ‘State and Revolution’ in 1917, while he was hiding from the Russian secret police.
Who wrote State and Revolution?
State and Revolution was written by Vladimir Il’ich Lenin.
When was State and Revolution published?
State and Revolution was first published in 1900.
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