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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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
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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
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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