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Revolutionary Social Democracy

Working-Class Politics Across the Russian Empire (1882-1917)
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Revolutionary Social Democracy by Eric Blanc delves into the historical evolution of social democratic movements, highlighting key political strategies and debates. The book examines the struggles and achievements in different countries, offering insights into the interplay between reform and revolution. Through a detailed analysis, it sheds light on how these movements aimed to balance the quest for equitable change with democratic principles.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the evolution of socialist movements and their impact on political history. Covering the efforts and challenges faced by socialist democracies, it provides insightful analysis for those curious about the intersections of politics, history, and military actions within a revolutionary context.

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Revolutionary Social Democracy

A groundbreaking study that shatters longstanding assumptions about the nature and origins of the Russian Revolution

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Through extensive archival research in eight different languages, Revolutionary Social Democracy introduces readers to the politics and practices of socialists in Tsarist Russia's imperial borderlands. These parties fought for democracy and workers' power across the entire span of the Russian Empire—from the factories of Warsaw, to the oil fields of Baku, to the autonomous parliament of Finland.

Eric Blanc's incisive study of these parties shows that the Russian Revolution was far less Russian than is commonly assumed. The implications of this discovery challenge the long-held assumptions of historians, sociologists, and activists about the dynamics of revolutionary change under both autocratic and democratic conditions.

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Revolutionary Social Democracy by Eric Blanc offers a groundbreaking analysis of the Russian Revolution by examining the entire Russian Empire, including Finland, Ukraine, and Poland. The book challenges traditional Russocentric perspectives and highlights the divergence of revolutionary processes under different regimes. Utilising extensive multilingual sources, Blanc underscores the significance of borderland socialists and re-evaluates well-known figures, questioning the uniqueness of Lenin and the Bolsheviks. This work is praised for its depth of research and contribution to understanding revolutionary practices and socialist strategies.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642597646

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 469

About the Author

Eric Blanc is a doctoral student in sociology at New York University and the author of Red State Revolt: The Teachers' Strike Wave and Working-Class Politics (Verso 2019).

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