--- product_id: 50740407 title: "Bakunin: Statism and Anarchy (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought)" price: "€ 51.06" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/50740407-bakunin-statism-and-anarchy-cambridge-texts-in-the-history-political store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Original 1873 text Top 200 in Political Reference Complete English translation Bakunin: Statism and Anarchy (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) **Price:** € 51.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Unlock the original anarchist manifesto that shaped radical thought 📖 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bakunin: Statism and Anarchy (Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought) - **How much does it cost?** € 51.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/50740407-bakunin-statism-and-anarchy-cambridge-texts-in-the-history-political) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Enduring Influence:** Discover the roots of modern libertarian and anarchist movements inspired by Bakunin’s visionary work. - • **Collector’s Quality:** Used book in good condition—own a piece of political thought history without compromise. - • **Timeless Radical Insight:** Dive into Bakunin’s groundbreaking critique of statism and Marxism, essential for understanding anarchist philosophy. - • **Exclusive Complete Edition:** The only reliable full English translation, perfect for scholars and political enthusiasts alike. - • **Historical Context Mastery:** Includes a lucid introduction and chronology that situates Bakunin’s ideas within 19th-century European political upheaval. ## Overview Statism and Anarchy is the definitive English edition of Michael Bakunin’s last major work, written in 1873. It offers a sharp critique of state power and Marxist socialism, presenting a visionary anarchist alternative. This edition includes expert commentary, a chronology, and is a must-have for anyone serious about political theory, libertarianism, or radical history. ## Description Statism and Anarchy is a complete English translation of the last work by the great Russian anarchist Michael Bakunin. It was written in 1873, in the aftermath of the rise of the German Empire and the clash between Bakunin and Karl Marx in the first International. Bakunin assesses the strength of a European state system dominated by Bismarck. Then, in the most remarkable part of the book, he assails the Marxist alternative, predicting that a "dictatorship of the proletariat" will in fact be a dictatorship over the proletariat, and will produce a new class of socialist rulers. Instead, he outlines his vision of an anarchist society and identifies the social forces he believes will achieve an ananarchist revolution. Statism and Anarchy had an immediate influence on the "to the people" movement of Russian populism, and Bakunin's ideas inspired other anarchist movements. This is the only complete and reliable rendition of Statism and Anarchy in English, and in a lucid introduction Marshall Shatz locates Bakunin in his immediate historical and intellectual context, and assesses the impact of his ideas on the wider development of European radical thought. A guide to further reading and a chronology of events are appended as aids to students encountering Bakunin's thought for the first time. Review: recommend this seller - great product, great seller Review: Heavy reading but clear - A must have if you want to understand what Anarchism is. One of the classic literatures on the subject. 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