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The Conquest of Bread (Working Classics)

Pyotr Kropotkin
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The Conquest of Bread (Working Classics)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Pyotr Kropotkin

The Conquest of Bread (Working Classics)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 19th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Conquest of Bread by Pyotr Kropotkin outlines principles of anarcho-communism, advocating for a society where individuals collectively manage resources and wealth equitably. Kropotkin emphasizes mutual aid, cooperation, and eliminating centralized authority to ensure all individuals have access to basic needs.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

9,118 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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The Conquest of Bread by Pyotr Kropotkin is celebrated for its powerful advocacy of anarcho-communism and its clear vision of a society based on mutual aid. Readers praise its humanistic and hopeful outlook. However, critiques note its idealism and practical application challenges. Despite its age, it remains an influential read in political and social theory.

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Who Should Read The Conquest of Bread (Working Classics)?

Readers interested in The Conquest of Bread by Pyotr Kropotkin would likely enjoy works focusing on anarchism, socialism, and economic justice. Ideal readers are those who appreciate Mutual Aid by Kropotkin himself and Capital by Karl Marx. This book appeals to those seeking alternative social and economic models grounded in communal cooperation.

4.3

9,118 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Conquest of Bread has become an influential text in anarchist and socialist circles, often celebrated for its radical approach to issues of wealth distribution and the functioning of society.

Pyotr Kropotkin, the author of The Conquest of Bread, was a Russian prince who became a prominent anarchist, geographer, and zoologist, earning him the nickname "anarchist prince."

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Though written in the late 19th century, the ideas in The Conquest of Bread continue to resonate in contemporary discussions on social justice and economic equality, inspiring movements like Occupy Wall Street and other anti-capitalist initiatives.

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Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 19th Century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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