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Trotsky, Leon

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Looking at this side of the bright shining medal of our beloved democracy it seems that there is not the slightest bit of difference between the democracy of capitalist America and the dictatorship of Soviet Russia. But there is a great dif ference. The dictatorship in Russia is bold and upright class rule, which has as its ultimate object the abolition of all class rule and all dictatorships. Our democracy, on the other hand.

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In a land where "democracy" is so deeply entrenched as in our United States of America it may seem futile to try to make friends for a dictatorship, by a close comparison of the principles of the two -- Dictatorship versus Democracy. But then, confiding in the inviting gesture of the Goddess of Liberty many of our friends and fellow citizens have tested that sacred principle of democracy, freedom of speech, a little too freely - and landed in the penitentiary for it Others again, relying on the not less sacred principle of democracy, freedom of assembly, have come in unpleasant contact with a substantial stick of hardwood, wielded by an unwieldly guardian of the law, and awoke from the immediate effects of this collision in some jail. Again others, leaning a little too heavily against the democratic principle of freedom of press broke down that pasteboard pillar of democracy, and incidentally into prison.

Looking at this side of the bright shining medal of our beloved democracy it seems that there is not the slightest bit of difference between the democracy of capitalist America and the dictatorship of Soviet Russia. But there is a great difference. The dictatorship in Russia is bold and upright class rule, which has as its ultimate object the abolition of all class rule and all dictatorships.

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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330379012
ISBN 13: 9781330379011
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Nombre de pages: 210
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The Defence of Terrorism: Terrorism and Communism; A Reply to Karl Kautsky

Leon Trotsky

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ISBN 10 : 1330379012 ISBN 13 : 9781330379011

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a heated debate surrounding the 1917 Russian Revolution and its aftermath, specifically focusing on the controversial concept of the "dictatorship of the proletariat." The author challenges the views of Karl Kautsky, a prominent socialist thinker who criticized the Bolsheviks' approach to revolution. Set against the backdrop of a world grappling with the aftermath of World War I and the rise of communism, this book explores the complexities of revolutionary change, questioning the efficacy of traditional democratic principles in times of societal upheaval. The author argues that the established power structures of capitalist societies often hinder genuine progress and that seizing political power through a "dictatorship of the proletariat" may be necessary to achieve true socialist transformation. The text delves into the theoretical underpinnings of this concept, examining the role of class struggle, the balance of power, and the use of force in revolutionary contexts. The author contends that the Bolsheviks' actions in Russia, though harsh, were justified by the need to defend the revolution from counter-revolutionary forces and to pave the way for a more equitable society. This book's exploration of revolutionary theory and practice offers valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of societal transformation, prompting readers to reconsider conventional notions of democracy and its limitations in achieving radical change. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330379011_0

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