Paul Avrich Livres

The legendary biography of America's fiery feminist iconoclast. In paperback for the first time.

Focusing on the Sacco-Vanzetti affair, this book offers a fresh perspective by exploring anarchist sources that illuminate the defendants' movement. Paul Avrich, a leading scholar of anarchism, delves into the case's dramatic elements, revealing its significance in raising fundamental questions about America's political and social systems. This approach not only highlights the controversy of the 1920s but also enriches the existing literature surrounding one of the most divisive legal cases in American history.

In 1889 Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman met in a Lower East Side coffee shop. Over the next fifty years they became fast friends, fleeting lovers, and loyal comrades. This dual biography offers a glimpse into their intertwined lives, the influence of the anarchist movement they shaped, and their unyielding commitment to equality and justice.

Focusing on the voices of American anarchists, this collection features fifty-three interviews conducted by Paul Avrich over three decades. The interviews reveal the personal experiences and perspectives of individuals active in the anarchist movement from the 1880s to the 1930s, challenging the stereotype of anarchists as mere terrorists. Including both well-known figures like Emma Goldman and lesser-known activists, the narratives offer rich insights into the complexities and human dimensions of anarchism, often overlooked by mainstream historians.

In March 1921 the sailors of Kronstadt, the naval fortress in the Gulf of Finland, rose in revolt against the Bolshevik government, which they themselves had helped into power. Under the slogan of Òfree soviets,'' they established a revolutionary commune that survived for sixteen days, until an army came across the ice to crush it. After a savage struggle, the rebels were subdued. Paul Avrich vividly describes the uprising and examines it in the context of the development of the Soviet state. Originally published in 1991. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These paperback editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

The book provides an in-depth examination of the Modern School movement, detailing its historical context, achievements, and shortcomings. It highlights the radical approaches to art, communal living, and education that emerged during this era, illustrating how these innovations influenced the cultural and social upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s in America. Through this analysis, the author situates the movement within the broader landscape of American life, revealing its lasting impact on future generations.

The book delves into the history of the anarchist movement in Russia, beginning in the 19th century with key figures like Bakunin and Kropotkin. It examines the anarchists' involvement during the 1905 and 1917 revolutions, highlighting their initial idealism and subsequent disillusionment following the Bolshevik Revolution. The author explores the complex relationship between anarchists and Bolsheviks, emphasizing the anarchists' warnings against the emerging authoritarianism that replaced the tsarist regime, despite their lack of a unified organization.