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“Organisation, far from creating authority, is the only cure for it and the only means whereby each of us will get used to taking an active and conscious part in collective work, and cease being passive instruments in the hands of leaders.”

Quote by Errico Malatesta

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Errico Malatesta: his life & ideas

This book delves into the life of Errico Malatesta, a prominent figure in the anarchist movement, and examines his contributions to anarchist theory and practice. more

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Errico Malatesta
Errico Malatesta

Errico Malatesta was an Italian anarchist philosopher, writer, and activist. Born on December 14, 1853, in Recanati, Italy, he was a prominent figure in the anarchist movement. His work focused on the principles of anarchism, advocating for a society without authority and state. Malatesta was a key figure in the development of anarchist theory and practice, influencing many later anarchists. He passed away on July 22, 1932. more

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