History Of The Paris Commune Of 1871 (1886) - Hardcover

by Prosper Olivier Lissagaray (Author), Eleanor Marx Aveling (Translator)

The History Of The Paris Commune Of 1871 is a non-fiction book written by Prosper Olivier Lissagaray and first published in 1886. The book provides a detailed account of the Paris Commune, a revolutionary socialist government that ruled Paris for two months in 1871. Lissagaray, who was a participant in the Commune himself, offers a first-hand perspective on the events that led to the establishment of the Commune, its policies, and its eventual downfall. The book covers the social and political context of the time, including the Franco-Prussian War and the siege of Paris, as well as the various factions that emerged within the Commune. Lissagaray also examines the role of women and workers in the Commune, as well as the influence of anarchist and socialist ideas. The History Of The Paris Commune Of 1871 is considered a seminal work on the subject and has been widely studied by historians and political theorists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.