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“There are those, on the one hand, who hope to achieve the social revolution through the State by preserving and even extending most of its powers to be used for the revolution. And there are those like ourselves who see the State, both in its present form, in its very essence, and in whatever guise it might appear, an obstacle to the social revolution, the greatest hindrance to the birth of a society based on equality and liberty, as well as the historic means designed to prevent this blossoming.”

Quote by Peter Kropotkin

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Fugitive writings

This volume brings together a selection of texts that have been described as fugitive, meaning they were originally published in obscure or ephemeral formats, or remained uncollected during the author's lifetime. The contents may include essays, short pieces, or other works that offer insight into the author's lesser-known thoughts or stylistic range. The collection serves to preserve and present these scattered writings in a single, accessible edition, allowing readers to explore material that might otherwise be lost or overlooked. more

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Peter Kropotkin
Peter Kropotkin

Peter Kropotkin was a Russian zoologist, geographer, and anarchist. Born on December 9, 1842, and died on February 8, 1921. Kropotkin is known for his research on mutualism and his contributions to anarchist theory. more

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