Under the Socialist Banner: Resolutions of the Second International, 1889-1912

The Second International, also known as the Socialist International, played a significant role in spreading and popularizing revolutionary ideas during its Marxist years from 1889 to 1912. Its resolutions addressed various topics such as war, militarism, immigration, trade unions, labor legislation, women's rights, colonialism, and socialist strategy and tactics, making them relevant today. This book is the first English-language collection of all the resolutions adopted by its congresses in that period.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: Haymarket Books

The surge of interest in socialism, particularly among young people, has been remarkable in recent years. However, many individuals need to be more familiar with socialism's revolutionary past. Understanding the Second International, commonly known as the Socialist International, during its Marxist era is of utmost importance for this reason.

From 1889 to 1912, the resolutions passed by the Second International played a crucial role in spreading and popularizing a revolutionary vision: the overthrow of capitalism and its replacement by the democratic rule of the working class. This was seen as a vital first step towards achieving socialism.

While the Second International faced weaknesses and contradictions that ultimately led to its collapse in 1914, its resolutions during these years remain a valuable resource for those studying the history and objectives of the socialist movement. The topics addressed, such as war and militarism, immigration, trade unions and labor legislation, women's rights, colonialism, socialist strategy and tactics, remain equally relevant today.

This book is a groundbreaking English-language compilation that brings together all the resolutions adopted by congresses of the Second International during its Marxist years. It provides a comprehensive and invaluable perspective on the socialist movement during this critical period.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642594676