Anarchist Perspectives in Peace and War, 1900-1918

In the early 20th century, anarchists and syndicalists were prominent in labor movements across Latin Europe and Latin America, seeking to develop solidarity and workers' power and challenge chauvinism and imperialism. The second part of the book describes international and national campaigns against militarism and war, while the third part explores democratic, modern, and scientific ideas and challenges authoritarian conventions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2018
Publisher: The Merlin Press Ltd

Anarchists and syndicalists played pivotal roles in the history of labor movements across Latin Europe and Latin America during the first two decades of the 20th century. Syndicalists and libertarians aimed to foster solidarity and empower workers, rejecting both cautious and conservative trade-unionism and their associated socialist parties. They criticized the chauvinism prevalent within the Second International, particularly German Social-Democracy, and advocated for class solidarity across borders. They also worked to undermine the discipline that bound soldiers to imperialist states.

The second part of the book delves into international and national campaigns against militarism and war. Libertarians explored democratic, modern, and scientific ideas while challenging obscurantist, religious, and authoritarian conventions. They aimed to channel and organize the power of working people whose voices were not heard in parliamentary politics, particularly during times when many workers lacked the right to vote. Additionally, they sometimes challenged patriarchal gender relations.

This book, the first in a series of four, serves as a comprehensive exploration of anarchist organization and perspectives in the 20th century. The subsequent volumes will provide further insights into anarchist thought and action during different periods and contexts.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 157 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780850367416