"The State and Revolution" by Vladimir Lenin is a political treatise that aims to clarify and connect the dots of Marxist theory, providing a coherent and clear message of the Communist system. Lenin discusses arguments against socialism, the steps to achieve full communism, what that would look like, and why socialism is necessary, especially after the European revolutions of the 19th century. The book delves into the creation and existence of states, the memory of revolutionary thinkers, and the withering of the state according to Marxian theory.
Lenin's writing style in "The State and Revolution" is praised for its clarity and cutting analysis that remains relevant even a century after its first publication in 1917. Readers appreciate Lenin's perspective, breakdown of Marx and Engels' writings, and the valuable insights provided on the necessity of socialism. The book is seen as a wonderful read that offers a mix of light-hearted commentary and valuable theory, making it a recommended read for those interested in understanding communism and leftist ideologies.
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In July 1917, when the Provisional Government issued a warrant for his arrest, Lenin fled from Petrograd; later that year, the October Revolution swept him to supreme power. In the short intervening period he spent in Finland, he wrote his impassioned, never-completed masterwork The State and Revolution. This powerfully argued book offers both the rationale for the new regime and a wealth of insights into Leninist politics. It was here that Lenin justified his personal interpretation of Marxism, savaged his opponents and set out his trenchant views on class conflict, the lessons of earlier revolutions, the dismantling of the bourgeois state and the replacement of capitalism by the dictatorship of the proletariat. As both historical document and political statement, its importance can hardly be exaggerated.
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