Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist - Berkman, Alexander
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"Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist" offers a powerful firsthand account of incarceration and the struggle for political ideals. Alexander Berkman's memoir plunges the reader into the harsh realities of prison life in Pennsylvania at the turn of the 20th century. More than just a personal story, this gripping narrative provides a rare and unflinching glimpse into the experiences of a political prisoner. Berkman's reflections on anarchism and its implications offer a compelling intellectual and historical perspective. This meticulously prepared edition makes available a vital historical document,…mehr

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"Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist" offers a powerful firsthand account of incarceration and the struggle for political ideals. Alexander Berkman's memoir plunges the reader into the harsh realities of prison life in Pennsylvania at the turn of the 20th century. More than just a personal story, this gripping narrative provides a rare and unflinching glimpse into the experiences of a political prisoner. Berkman's reflections on anarchism and its implications offer a compelling intellectual and historical perspective. This meticulously prepared edition makes available a vital historical document, allowing readers to grapple with timeless questions of justice, freedom, and the individual's role in society. A crucial text for anyone interested in memoirs, true crime, and the history of political thought. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Alexander Berkman was born of a prosperous Jewish family in Russia in 1870 and emigrated to America as a young man. Deported for political reasons from the U.S. in 1919, he went to the Soviet Union, from which he was in turn expelled. “Expelled again and again,” he once wrote. “Must get off the earth, but am still here. John William Ward (1922-1985) was an American Studies scholar who taught at Princeton University and Amherst College.  He was President of Amherst College from 1971-1979. His best known book was Andrew Jackson: Symbol for An Age.