The Conquest of Bread (Working Classics)
The Conquest of Bread (Working Classics)
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
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BetaThe Conquest of Bread (Working Classics)
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006224
Book • Nonfiction
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Russian Literature•
PhilosophyFrance • 19th Century
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Business & Economics•
Politics & Government2006
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Russian Literature•
PhilosophyFrance • 19th Century
•
Business & Economics•
Politics & Government2006
Adult
18+ years
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