The State and Revolution

Name: The State and Revolution
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140184358
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By Vladimir Lenin

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In The State and Revolution, Vladimir Lenin explores the role and function of the state, particularly in relation to a proletarian revolution. He argues that the state is a tool for class oppression and envisions its eventual dismantling following a successful revolution. The book addresses the necessity of a transitionary state, ultimately advocating for a stateless and classless society.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by revolutionary theory and the role of state power in societal transformation. It offers a critical analysis of state structures and presents an argument for dismantling existing systems for the establishment of a proletarian state, making it a compelling read for those interested in political theory and the dynamics of change.

The State and Revolution

Offers both the rationale for the new regime and insights into Leninist politics.

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This introduction covers the writing of The State and Revolution, the 1927 revolution itself, Marxist influences on Lenin, and what Lenin aimed to cover.

It delves into the style of the book, the Bolshevik seizure of power, and the furore over the book's publication. It also examines the implications for general political theory, the book's fate from the 1920s to the 1960s, and the book's influence today.

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The State and Revolution by Vladimir Lenin receives praise for its incisive exploration of the role of the state in a socialist revolution. Critics appreciate Lenin's clear, theoretical insights and his commitment to Marxist principles. Some reviews note its historical significance, while others mention its dense and challenging language.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140184358

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Robert Service

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Vladimir Lenin was born in 1870 and was one of the most influential people of the 20th century. He became a Russian revolutionary, a communist politician, the principal leader of the October Revolution, the first head of the Russian Soviet Socialist Republic and, from 1922, the first de facto leader of the Soviet Union.

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