The Golden Horde - Revolutionary Italy, 1960-1977

The Golden Horde is a comprehensive work on the Italian revolutionary movements of the 1960s and 70s, featuring an anthology of texts and fragments with an original commentary. It covers the generational turbulence, transformations of Italian capitalism, worker-focused intellectuals, student movement, extra-parliamentary groups, Red Brigades, radical womens movement, Autonomia, and the 1977 spontaneous political movement. The book includes writings by Sergio Bologna, Umberto Eco, Elvio Fachinelli, and others, and an introduction by translator Richard Braude.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 690 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2023
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

The Golden Horde is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the Italian revolutionary movements of the 1960s and 1970s. This anthology of texts and fragments, complemented by an original commentary, delves deep into the multifaceted complexity and profound richness of radical thought and practice in Italy during this transformative era. Spanning the generational upheaval of Italy's postwar period, the transformations of Italian capitalism, the emergence of new analytical perspectives by worker-focused intellectuals, the pivotal student movement of 1968, the tumultuous Hot Autumn of 1969, the emergence of extra-parliamentary groups in the early 1970s, the infamous Red Brigades, the formation of a radical women's movement, the development of Autonomia, and the buildup to the pivotal moment of the spontaneous political movement of 1977, The Golden Horde offers a comprehensive account of these significant events and movements.

Beyond serving as a mere handbook of political history, The Golden Horde also provides a captivating window into two decades of Italian culture. It encompasses a wide range of creative expressions, including newspapers, songs, journals, festivals, comics, and philosophy, that were produced by these movements. The book features writings by renowned figures such as Sergio Bologna, Umberto Eco, Elvio Fachinelli, Lea Melandri, Danilo Montaldi, Toni Negri, Raniero Panzieri, Franco Piperno, Rossana Rossanda, Paolo Virno, and many others. Additionally, an in-depth introduction by translator Richard Braude provides valuable insights into the composition and development of the works included in the anthology.

Through its comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, The Golden Horde offers a profound understanding of the Italian revolutionary movements of the 1960s and 1970s. It sheds light on the complex social, economic, and political factors that shaped these movements and their impact on Italian society. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of radical thought and activism in Italy during this pivotal period.

Dimension: 9 x 6 x 1 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803091938