Revolution and the State: Anarchism in the Spanish Civil War 1936

Description: Revolution and the State by Danny Evans Rank-and-file anarchists during the Spanish Revolution found themselves pitted against their own comrades who were participating in the coalition government. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book analyses the processes of revolution and state reconstruction that took place in the Republican zone during the Spanish civil war. It focuses on the radical anarchists who sought to advance the revolutionary agenda. Their activity came into conflict with the leaders of their own organisations, who had joined the coalition government in order to reconstruct the state, following its near collapse in July 1936. Using original sources, Evans shows that the opposition to this process was both broader and more ideologically consistent than has hitherto been assumed, and that, in spite of its heterogeneity, it united around a common revolutionary programme. Author Biography Danny Evans is a Lecturer in Modern European History at Liverpool Hope University. He has published on anarchism and anti-fascism in a special issue of the International Journal of Iberian Studies that he co-edited with James Michael Yeoman on "New Approaches to Spanish Anarchism" (2016). His interests include the anarchist commitment to internationalism and gender equality in Spain, and the post-revolutionary experiences of defeat and exile. Table of Contents Introduction 1. Spanish Anarchists and the Republican State, 1931-1936 2. Revolution and the State, July - December 1936 3. Radical Anarchism: Programme and Alliance, January - April 1937 4. May 1937: From a Second July to the Spanish Kronstadt 5. The Spanish Revolution in Retreat, May - December 1937 6. The Experience of Defeat, 1937-1939 Conclusion Appendix: Recurring Personages Bibliography Index Review "Danny Evans has written a lucid and incisive account of anarchisms relationship with the state from the point of view of the radicals who resisted what they perceived as the anti-revolutionary drift of their movement." George Esenwein, author of The Spanish Civil War: A Modern Tragedy "An example of solid radical scholarship, making abundant use of archival records and first-person accounts to elucidate the life and work of Voltairine de Cleyre, her numerous recognizable associates, and the circles in which she was involved.... I highly recommend An American Anarchist to any reader who has an interest in nineteenth-century American and trans-Atlantic radicalism. In fact, I would also highly recommend ordering AK Presss recent reprint of Selected Works of Voltairine de Cleyre as a companion volume. Both volumes together will leave an indelible mark on the intellectual and idealistic imaginations of their readers." Michelle M. Campbell, Anarchist Studies--Anarchist Studies Journal "Anarchist Studies Journal" Review Quote "This is an important contribution to the history of the Spanish Civil War and of the anarchist movement." Description for Sales People A fascinating period of radical history. The quandaries of political compromise have huge relevance for todays activists. Tells the story of rank and file anarchists pitted against their own comrades. Details ISBN1849353654 Author Danny Evans Pages 230 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1849353654 ISBN-13 9781849353656 Publication Date 2020-05-07 Short Title Revolution and the State Language English Format Paperback DEWEY 946.0811 UK Release Date 2020-05-07 Imprint AK Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-05-07 NZ Release Date 2020-05-07 Publisher AK Press Subtitle Anarchism in the Spanish Civil War 1936 - 1939 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137836976;

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