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State and Revolution is an indispensable guide to confronting the political and bureaucratic structures that protect the power and position of the world's elites and suffocate the lives of the vast majority of humanity. It has been considered essential reading for generation after generation of revolutionaries, and this fully annotated edition offers an essential guide to contemporary activists trying to work through and adapt its conclusions to our present conditions.Much of Valdimir Ilyich Lenin's most famousand most misunderstoodbook was written in July of 1917 while its author was on the run and plagued by fears that the revolution would be swallowed by the forces of reaction waging a war to restore Russia's Tsar. By 1918, when this small 'notebook on Marxism and the State' was first published, the autocracy was no more, and the centuries old apparatus of repression it had used to sustain its rule had been smashed to bits by the collective power of Russia's working class and peasantry.In part because it was forged in the crucible of revolutionary foment, and in part because the state continues to be the guardian of the same inhumane systems of exploitation and oppression that Lenin thundered against, State and Revolution has offered inspiration and invaluable lessons to anticapitalists the world over. But this small book was very much a product of its time, written for a specific context with a focus on certain questions over others. Because of this, any contemporary reader attempting to absorb State and Revolution's numerous lessons without a guide travels a perilous road.This new edition from Haymarket Books features an extensive introduction, hundreds of explanatory annotations, and an invaluable glossary of key figures and terms by Todd Chretien, all of which help place Lenin's work in its historical context. Chretien deftly offers an accessible account of the most important people, parties, and debates within the socialist movement of Lenin's time, and provides a map to navigating the book's most controversial points.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'State and Revolution: Fully Annotated Edition'? A: The book focuses on the political and bureaucratic structures that maintain elite power and oppress the majority, providing insights for contemporary activists.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a prominent figure in the socialist movement and the Russian Revolution.
- Q: What makes this edition different from previous versions? A: This revised edition includes extensive annotations, an introduction, and a glossary of key figures and terms, making it more accessible for modern readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'State and Revolution: Fully Annotated Edition' published? A: It was published on December 9, 2014.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'Communism & Socialism'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any supplementary material included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes explanatory annotations and a glossary, enhancing the reader's understanding of Lenin's work.
- Q: Why is this book considered essential reading? A: It is considered essential due to its historical significance and its continued relevance for activists and scholars in understanding revolutionary theory.