Under the Socialist Banner

Name: Under the Socialist Banner
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Resolutions of the Second International, 1889-1912

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Under the Socialist Banner is a comprehensive exploration of socialist movements and ideologies throughout history, offering insights into the evolving political landscape. It examines key historical events, ideological shifts, and influential figures that have shaped socialism. This book provides a detailed analysis of the successes and challenges faced by socialist movements globally, making it an essential read for anyone interested in politics and current affairs.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the history and ideas of socialist movements, particularly in understanding how they have shaped political narratives over time. It provides a detailed exploration of the influential speeches, documents, and debates that frame socialist and leftist thought, making it a fascinating read for anyone intrigued by political ideologies and their impact on current affairs.

Under the Socialist Banner

A collection of all the resolutions adopted by Second International congresses during the movement 's revolutionary Marxist period of 1889-1912.

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Recent years have seen a massive growth of interest in socialism, particularly among young people. But few are fully aware of socialism's revolutionary history. For this reason, an appreciation of the Second International—often called the "Socialist International"—during its Marxist years is particularly relevant.

From 1889 to 1912, resolutions of the Second International helped disseminate and popularise a revolutionary aim: the overturn of capitalism and its replacement by the democratic rule of the working class, as a first step toward socialism.

Despite weaknesses and contradictions that led to the Second International's collapse in 1914, its resolutions during these years remain a resource for those studying the socialist movement's history and objectives. Many of the topics dealt with—war and militarism, immigration, trade unions and labour legislation, women's rights, colonialism, socialist strategy and tactics—remain just as relevant today.

Under the Socialist Banner is the first English-language collection ever assembled of all the resolutions adopted by congresses of the Second International in its Marxist years.

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Under the Socialist Banner by Mike Taber has been praised for offering a compelling glimpse into early 20th-century socialist thought and action. The book compiles resolutions from international socialist congresses, highlighting topics like democracy, gender equality, and global well-being. Reviewers acclaim it as a critical resource for understanding the Second International's politics and for offering insights relevant to contemporary socialist movements. It's regarded as essential reading for historians and activists interested in socialism, labour movements, and their historical contexts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642594676

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Illustration: Illustrations

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Edited by Mike Taber
Edited by Mike Taber

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 127.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 170

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About the Author

Mike Taber has edited and prepared a number of books related to the history of revolutionary and working-class movements--from collections of documents of the Communist International under Lenin to works by James P. Cannon, Leon Trotsky, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, Maurice Bishop, and Nelson Mandela.