| Author |
Marx, Karl, 1818-1883 |
| Title |
The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of Achtzehnte brumaire
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| Credits |
An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" by Karl Marx is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work analyzes the political events surrounding the rise to power of Louis Bonaparte (later Napoleon III) in France during the period between the February Revolution of 1848 and the coup d'état of December 2, 1851. Marx explores the struggles between various social classes, focusing on the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, as well as the complexities of political movements and their implications for societal change. At the start of "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte," Marx sets the stage by reflecting on the cyclical nature of history, where events often repeat themselves, albeit in different forms. He begins by outlining the February Revolution and its aftermath, detailing the power dynamics within the National Assembly and the various factions, including the republican bourgeois and the proletariat. Marx emphasizes the disillusionment of the proletariat and the deceptive alliances formed by the bourgeois parties, ultimately leading to Bonaparte's political maneuvers that would culminate in his seizure of power. The opening portion establishes the foundation for Marx's critique of the political landscape, illustrating how the historical events serve as a broader commentary on class struggle and revolutionary dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Second Republic, 1848-1852
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Coup d'état, 1851
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| Subject |
France -- History -- February Revolution, 1848
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| Subject |
France -- Politics and government -- 1848-1852
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| Subject |
Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1346 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 19, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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