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by kniaz Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 481 ratings
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THE MAN (1842-1921):

Prince Peter Alexeivitch Kropotkin, revolutionary and scientist, was descended from the old Russian nobility, but decided, at the age of thirty, to throw in his lot with the social rebels not only of his own country, but of the entire world. He became the intellectual leader of Anarchist-Communism; took part in the labor movement; wrote many books and pamphlets; established Le Revolte in Geneva and Freedom in London; contributed to the Encyclopedia Britannica; was twice imprisoned because of his radical activities; and twice visited America. After the Bolshevist revolution he returned to Russia, kept himself apart from Soviet activities, and died true to his ideals.

THE BOOK:

The Conquest of Bread is a revolutionary idyl, a beautiful outline sketch of a future society based on liberty, equality and fraternity. It is, in Kropotkin's own words, "a study of the needs of humanity, and of the economic means to satisfy them." Read in conjunction with the same author's "Fields, Factories and Workshops," it meets all the difficulties of the social inquirer who says: "The Anarchist ideal is alluring, but how could you work it out?"

About the Author

Peter Kropotkin (1842–1921) rejected his aristocratic birthright and the inequalities of Russian society to pursue a philosophy of nonviolent anarchism based on mutual aid.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Public Domain Books (October 4, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 290 KB
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Customers find this book to be a classic in anarchist thinking, serving as a good primer on anarcho-communism. The readability receives mixed feedback - while some find it well-written, others report that the text is very small and difficult to read.

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  • Dennis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Comrades out there !
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
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    A perfect insight to late 19th century, he is basically discussing the problems of current economical problems and offering solutions with anarchist communist genre. Loved his way of reasoning, for example "after the revolution will you seize peoples belongings like coats ? What if one has 10 luxury coats and does not wants to share ? Will we force him to share his coats ? No ! Because coats are not a tool for production nor they are not properties like houses and lands. So They can stay ! Anyway after the revolution those highly luxurious ornamented coats won't look cool because of the peoples view of beauty and perception."

    So he is basically bringing one of the modern era design concepts into the field by stating that coats that are plainly designed to "function and perform will look better". A must read for every comrade out there.
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  • Scott Farmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2023
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    Very well-written. Explains communism and anarchy in a way the average person could understand.
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  • Mark Brown
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Basics of Anarcho-Communism
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
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    Peter Kropotkin lays out the basic principles and philosophy of anarcho-communism in this classic. His examples and descriptions of applying the economics of anarcho-communism are straightforward and based on practicality (based in the period the book was written) ... not a Utopian, pie-in-the-sky vision.

    While the book is dated, the principles and their applicability remain relevant. The reader simply needs to keep an open mind and challenge himself/herself to creatively apply the principles in their own mind to today's economic, social and political environment. While the text gets somewhat boring and repetitive in the latter half of the book to document (prove) the economic principles, I strongly urge the reader to work through it as there are some "gems" to be found.

    The differences between anarchism and Marxism are easily determined in this easy-to-read and understand book.

    A recommended this book for those wanting to learn the foundational basics of anarcho-communism directly from the "father" of anarcho-communism.
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  • Nat Culwell
    5.0 out of 5 stars The bread book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017
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    I've finally gotten around to reading this after years of putting it off. I guess I've become one of those "idlers" Kropotkin spoke of. This book was certainly enlightening, and I would consider myself already a subscriber to anarchist ideology. I've previously read Bakunin, Malatesta, and Goldman, now I can say I've read the Prince. Would highly recommend to anyone who has a basic understanding of socialism, and/or comes from the left. For those that don't I would recommend starting with "Markets, Not Capitalism" put out by Center For a Stateless Society (C4SS) to get a better grasp and shed some light on the pro-capitalist propaganda we've all been raised with and had reinforced into us by society. Cheers!
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  • Papa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous and wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
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    This book stands boldly against what I was taught about how America functions. I was thrilled and scared and looking over my shoulder to make sure reading this book would not get me arrested or philosophically assaulted by my fellow Americans. Yes, take a moment and imagine a world system where everyone worked for the needs of everyone and profit was not the driver nor enslaver it now is. Thought provoking - empowering - frightening - convicting - exciting.
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  • Ryan E
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Classic Text With Terrible Printing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2017
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    The text is really small and it seems like the print job on this wasn't great. That being said, this is a classic book in anarchist thinking and it should be read by anyone attempting to understand early anarchist thought before diving into the more modern anarchist thinkers like Bookchin or Chomsky.
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  • Silly Pete
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rightly a classic
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017
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    Kropotkin's explanation of Anarcho-Communism is considered a classic text and rightly so. Even though it was written over 120 years ago, it is still immanently readable and fascinating. While the concepts here have been explored by later authors it is still worth going back to Kropotkin's original text and reading his own words. I also recommend Kropotkin's Mutual Aid: A Factor in Evolution. They are long out of copyright and free digital versions are available here and elsewhere. You can't beat a free book. Especially one that will open your mind as effectively as Kropotkin.
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  • Dr. Richard von Fuchs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kropotkin is no crackpot
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2017
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    Great book Send it to all your Republican friends. Liberals I'm is not enough. Our whole scarcity mentality is what keeps us rats running on the wheel. His confidence that rich people will not mind sharing their big houses is dumb but there at is right on the money.
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  • MPP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un clásico
    Reviewed in Spain on January 14, 2021
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    Una gran obra clásica.
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  • Bilbo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2019
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    Great
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  • Walter Gomes Osório
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uma aula de Ciências Sociais
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 10, 2018
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    Uma aula de Ciências Sociais. Um livro que nos mostra outra perspectiva sobre como poderíamos viver em sociedade. Leitura obrigatória para estudantes de Ciências Sociais.
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  • Saikumar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in India on May 12, 2022
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    It is a good book which needs to be read.
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  • Patrick Fox
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest books I have read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2012
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    Many books written by Revolutionary Left philosophers tends to have the tone and message of "I rebel because I can" or "All are equal but some are more equal that others" which I sadly fine with Bakunin and Goldman.
    Conquest of Bread is different. I provides not only a reason why people should take control of their life's and works but why it is better to work together, how it should be done, the benefits it provides all and is wrote with a level-headed and hopeful tone.
    Food, housing, education, luxury,production, all of it is discussed in the clearest manner and argues the pragmatic as well as the moral need for collective society. It also looks at the failures of previous revolts and what can be learnt from them as well as warning us plebs from blindly flowing a middle-class revolutionary (Robespierre, Paris Commune leaders etc) when any revolution must be the peoples, lead by the people for the people, not some vanguard which sadly came to dominant most socialist revolts from the 1910's onwards.
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