Originally published in 1912, this early work by anarchist and political activist Alexander Berkman is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It details an account of his time spent in the Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania while serving a sentence for attempting to assassinate wealthy industrialist Henry Clay Frick. This is a fascinating publication highly recommended for those interested in anarchism and the history of American politics. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 40 mm
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978-1-4455-7149-2 (9781445571492)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Born in Vilna (modern-day Vilnius, Lithuania), Berkman entered the turbulent world of the labour movement and anarchist thought as soon as he arrived in the United States in 1888. His attempt to kill Carnegie Steel president Henry Clay Frick in 1892 during the Homestead Steel Strike earned him notoriety. During his fourteen years in prison, Berkman wrote a great deal. His ""Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist"" examined the inequalities in the American legal system as well as his personal experiences. Berkman had a long-lasting influence on the movement because of his commitment to anarchism and his criticism of the capitalist system.
Born in Kovno, which is now Kaunas, Lithuania, Goldman came to the United States in 1885. Known as ""Red Emma,"" she became well-known for her persuasive writing and speaking, supporting a variety of causes like as free speech, women's emancipation, and workers' rights. Goldman, a major player in the labor movement, was crucial to the events of the Haymarket Affair in 1886. Her works and talks, such as ""Anarchism and Other Essays,"" struck a chord with readers and advocated for anarchism as a way to attain personal autonomy and social justice.
