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The Eighteenth Brumaire Of Louis Bonaparte
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- Book Synopsis
- The eighteenth brumaire of Louis Bonaparte examines the shifting political forces in France between 1848 and 1851, interpreting the events as expressions of deeper class conflicts and historical recurrence. Karl Marx analyzes the conditions that allowed Louis Bonaparte to rise to power through manipulation and alliance with conflicting social interests. The text opens by suggesting that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce, highlighting the recurrence of political roles under different guises. Through dense critique, Marx addresses the contradictions within the bourgeois republic, the failure of the proletariat to consolidate power, and the fragmentation of opposition. He describes how political factions claimed revolutionary legitimacy while pursuing narrow goals, paving the way for Bonaparte s eventual dominance. Marx presents the figure of Bonaparte not as a mastermind but as a product of instability and illusion, someone who exploits political confusion for personal gain. The early chapters dissect the temporary alliances and betrayals that define post-revolution France, with particular attention to the inability of revolutionary forces to maintain unity. Marx uses this case to reflect on the limitations of political change without class transformation, establishing a critical framework for understanding authoritarian resurgence in democratic settings.
- About The Author
- Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818, in Trier, Germany, to Heinrich Marx and Henriette Pressburg. His father, a lawyer, converted from Judaism to Lutheranism before Karl was born, partly in response to professional restrictions against Jews at the time. Marx studied law and philosophy at the universities of Bonn and Berlin, where he became deeply interested in the ideas of Hegel and later developed a strong critique of both religion and capitalism. He began his career as a journalist but was soon drawn into political activism and theoretical writing. His collaboration with Friedrich Engels resulted in some of his most influential works, including The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, where he outlined his theories on class struggle, historical materialism, and the critique of capitalism. Marx spent much of his adult life in exile, eventually settling in London, where he continued his research and writing. He married Jenny von Westphalen in 1843, and together they had several children, some of whom were also involved in political and intellectual movements. Marx died in London on March 14, 1883, at the age of 64. His ideas have had a lasting impact on political thought, economics, and social theory across the globe.
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- ISBN
- 9789371138741
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 May 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 6 mm
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