Comrade Kropotkin by Victor Robinson
"Comrade Kropotkin" by Victor Robinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and ideologies of Peter Kropotkin, a prominent Russian anarchist and revolutionary thinker, against the backdrop of political oppression in Russia during the reigns of Nicholas I and II. It delves into Kropotkin's early life, his experiences as an explorer and a political prisoner, and highlights significant events and figures associated with the
revolutionary movements of the time. The opening of "Comrade Kropotkin" sets a somber yet passionate tone, detailing the oppressive conditions under Nicholas I, where the state brutally suppressed any desire for freedom or reform. The text introduces readers to Kropotkin's noble lineage, juxtaposed against his empathy for the suffering serfs, fueling his revolutionary spirit. Through vivid descriptions of the oppressive regime and the suffering of the populace, the narrative embarks on Kropotkin's journey from privilege to activism. The author outlines the contrasting experiences of political prisoners and revolutionists, emphasizing Kropotkin's eventual commitment to fighting for the rights of the oppressed, which would define his life and ideology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Robinson, Victor, 1886-1947 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12016631 |
| Title | Comrade Kropotkin |
| Credits |
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Sania Ali Mirza, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz', 1842-1921 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34745 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 779 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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