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Bakunin: A Biographical Sketch: With Excerpts from His Writings and Afterword by Gustav Landauer.
A Biographical Sketch offers a compelling and insightful look into the life of Michael Bakunin, one of the most influential figures in anarchist thought. This concise biography, written by noted historian Max Nettlau, traces Bakunin’s journey from his aristocratic Russian upbringing to his radical break from conventional politics, offering readers a glimpse into the personal experiences and ideological transformations that shaped Bakunin's revolutionary worldview.
Through vivid accounts of Bakunin's early years, his philosophical awakening, and his eventual embrace of anarchism, this biography captures the essence of Bakunin's relentless fight against state power and authoritarianism. Featuring excerpts from Bakunin's own writings, the book serves as an excellent introduction to his revolutionary ideas and his significance in the broader socialist and anarchist movements of the 19th century.
Max Nettlau (1865–1944) was a historian, bibliographer, and one of the most prominent chroniclers of anarchism. Known as "the Herodotus of Anarchy," Nettlau dedicated his life to documenting the history of revolutionary movements, with a special focus on figures like Bakunin and Kropotkin. His meticulous research and commitment to preserving anarchist history have made him a foundational figure in the study of anarchist theory and activism.
Through vivid accounts of Bakunin's early years, his philosophical awakening, and his eventual embrace of anarchism, this biography captures the essence of Bakunin's relentless fight against state power and authoritarianism. Featuring excerpts from Bakunin's own writings, the book serves as an excellent introduction to his revolutionary ideas and his significance in the broader socialist and anarchist movements of the 19th century.
Max Nettlau (1865–1944) was a historian, bibliographer, and one of the most prominent chroniclers of anarchism. Known as "the Herodotus of Anarchy," Nettlau dedicated his life to documenting the history of revolutionary movements, with a special focus on figures like Bakunin and Kropotkin. His meticulous research and commitment to preserving anarchist history have made him a foundational figure in the study of anarchist theory and activism.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 5, 2024
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