The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte
The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte
Karl Marx
Christopher Hitchens
[The author's] best-ever essay. - Christopher Hitchens
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The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte

The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte

Karl Marx
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Karl Marx
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In "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte," Karl Marx embarks on a sharp and insightful exploration into the depths of political evolution and revolution, weaving through the complex tapestry of history with the precision of a philosopher and the acuity of a historian. Marx delves into the intricate events that led Louis Bonaparte to echo the footsteps of his famed uncle, Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing a parallel that bridges years of political development and upheaval. Through his critical analysis, Marx not only charts the course of Louis Bonaparte's rise but also examines the broader socio-political dynamics at play, revealing the cyclical nature of history and the class struggles that drive it. This monograph stands as a testament to Marx's intellectual prowess, offering readers a masterclass in the philosophy of history and the dynamics of political power. With its rich analysis and compelling narrative, Marx challenges the reader to consider the forces that shape history and the role of individuals within it. "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" is not merely a study of a historical event but a profound commentary on the nature of political revolution and the inexorable march of history itself, making it an essential read for those seeking to understand the complexities of historical change and the enduring relevance of Marx's thought.

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Released
1852
1 Jan
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104
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[The author's] best-ever essay. - Christopher Hitchens
Men make their own history, but they do not make it as they please; they do not make it under self-selected circumstances, but under circumstances existing already, given and transmitted from the past. The tradition of all dead generations weighs like a nightmare on the brains of the living. And just as they seem to be occupied with revolutionizing themselves and things, creating something that did not exist before, precisely in such epochs of revolutionary crisis they anxiously conjure up the spirits of the past to their service, borrowing from them names, battle slogans, and costumes in order to present this new scene in world history in time-honored disguise and borrowed language.
— Karl Marx, The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte

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