Peter Kropotkin

Memoirs of a Revolutionist (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Memoirs of a Revolutionist" is an autobiographical account by Peter Kropotkin, a prominent Russian anarchist and political thinker. Written in 1899, this memoir provides an insightful look into Kropotkin's life and the development of his political beliefs. Born into Russian nobility, Kropotkin embarked on a path that was radically different from his aristocratic upbringing. His journey led him to renounce his title and dedicate his life to the cause of anarchism and social reform. Kropotkin narrates his experiences from his early years in the Russian military to his extensive travels across Siberia, where he witnessed the harsh realities of peasant life. These experiences were pivotal in shaping his ideological stance against the exploitation and oppression inherent in state and feudal systems. The memoir is not just a personal narrative but also a valuable historical document, offering a window into the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Russia and Europe. Kropotkin's reflections on his role in various revolutionary movements make "Memoirs of a Revolutionist" a crucial read for understanding the origins and development of anarchist thought.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789359041476
• Artikelnr.: 73570129

Autorenporträt

Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin, a Russian anarchist, socialist, revolutionary, historian, physicist, philosopher, and activist who promoted anarcho-communism, lived from 9 December 1842 to 8 February 1921. He was born in Moscow to an illustrious line of Russian princes. His father, Major General Prince Alexei Petrovich Kropotkin, was from the Rurik dynasty's Smolensk branch. Kropotkin, who came from a wealthy land-owning family, went to a military academy and then served as an officer in Siberia, where he took part in several geological investigations. For his activities, he was sent to prison in 1874, but he was able to escape two years later. The following 41 years were spent in exile for him in Switzerland, France, and England. He lectured and wrote a lot about geography and anarchism when he was exiled. After the 1917 Russian Revolution, Kropotkin went back to Russia, but the Bolshevik government let him down. After residing in Moscow for a year, Kropotkin relocated to the town of Dmitrov in May 1918, where he passed away on February 8, 1921, from pneumonia at the age of 78. He was laid to rest in Moscow's Novodevichy Cemetery.