Publisher's Synopsis
The Paris Commune is a historical account of the revolutionary government that briefly ruled Paris from March 18 to May 28, 1871. Written by Karl Marx, the book provides a detailed analysis of the events that led to the establishment of the Commune, its policies and actions during its short-lived existence, and its ultimate downfall at the hands of the French government's military forces. Marx's work examines the social and political conditions that gave rise to the Commune, including the economic crisis and the Franco-Prussian War. He argues that the Commune was the first attempt by the working class to establish a socialist government and that it represented a new form of democracy that challenged the traditional bourgeois state. The book provides a critical analysis of the Commune's policies, including its attempts to establish worker-controlled industries, its measures to improve the lives of the poor and working-class, and its efforts to create a new system of education. Marx also examines the Commune's military strategy and its attempts to defend itself against the French army. The Paris Commune is an important historical document that provides insight into the early socialist movement and the struggle for workers' rights. It is a seminal work in Marxist theory and has influenced political movements around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
