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Prison Memoirs of an Anarchist

This work offers an introspective look into the life of an anarchist, focusing on their time spent in prison and the philosophical and political insights gained during that period. more

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Alexander Berkman
Alexander Berkman

Alexander Berkman, born on November 21, 1870, in Lithuania, and died on June 28, 1936, in the United States, was a Russian anarchist, social revolutionary, writer, and journalist. He was a prominent figure in the anarchist movement and his ideas and actions had a profound impact on the political and social movements of the early 20th century. more

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