The Paris Commune: A Revolutionary DemocracyIn 1871, in Paris, a revolutionary experiment took place. For 72 days, the city's poor took control of Europe's greatest capital. Donny Gluckstein outlines the Commune's history, looking at its achievements, the many dilemmas it faced and its tragic end. Drawing on the experience of the Commune, he seeks to illuminate contemporary debates about democracy, the state and revolution. |
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Introduction | 7 |
The capital of the human race | 56 |
War and siege | 87 |
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