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This publication consists of three separate articles which were first published in Kropotkin’s paper Le Revolte for the anniversaries of the Paris Commune in March 1880, March 1881, and March 1882. They were put together to form a single chapter of Kropotkin’s first political book  (‘La Commune de Paris’, Paroles d’un Revolte, Paris 1885). The first English translation was published eighty years ago as the second Freedom Pamphlet (

Miranda Zane is thrilled to be at the commune, but she's not thrilled about having to pick one of the lumberjacks for her year-long sex buddy. All she can think of is the two doctors in charge of the study and the way her body felt when she first locked eyes with them.~~~~~ Excerpt ~~~~~"Are you all right?"Miranda suddenly realized that she'd been staring at the man, open- mouthed.The doctor stood in front of her, and from what she could gather, he'd just as...

It's time at last for the Lumberjack Ball! Time to match the participants with a Lumberjack for nightly mandatory exercise…Miranda Zane's likely choice doesn't make her excited, he makes her sick. The two doctors in charge aren't likely to let the crude lumberjack put another paw on her. Especially, now they've realized they want her for themselves.~~~~~ Excerpt ~~~~~"Yep, they're eating dinner now." Andrei paused. "Look, Carter, there's something I need to tell you...

"A moving examination of how French civilians experienced the fighting" at Normandy during WWII from the acclaimed author of What Soldiers Do ( Telegraph, UK)."Like big black umbrellas, they rain down on the fields across the way, and then disappear behind the black line of the hedges." Silent parachutes dotting the night sky—that's how one Normandy woman learned that the D-Day invasion was under way in June of 1944. Though they yearned for libera...

"Literary and Philosophical Essays: French, German and Italian" is a compelling anthology that brings together the profound thoughts of influential thinkers and writers from various European traditions. The collection features essays by notable figures such as Immanuel Kant, whose critical philosophy laid the groundwork for modern thought, and Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, a key figure in the German Enlightenment. Readers will also encounter the reflections of Giuseppe Mazzini, a passionate ad...

The 'Constitution of the Fifth French Republic' presents a profound exploration of governance, sovereignty, and democratic renewal. This collection weaves together critical legislative documents that lay the cornerstone for France's modern political structure. Within its covers, it captures the visionary framework that steered the French nation into a new era post-World War II. Each piece encapsulates a unique aspect of legal constitutionality, highlighting changes toward a more centralize...

Personal memoires of influential French feminist socialist and radicalist Louise Michel, a participant and observer in the Paris Commune.Louise Michel was born illegitimate in 1830 and became a schoolmistress in Paris. She was involved in radical activities during the twilight of France’s Second Empire, and during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and the siege of Paris. She was a leading member of the revolutionary groups controlling Montmarte. Michel emerg...

Ouida's 'Under Two Flags' is a classic romance novel that delves into themes of love, honor, and loyalty in the midst of war and political intrigue. Set in the backdrop of colonial North Africa, the novel follows the protagonist as he navigates the complexities of his dual allegiance to both his country and the foreign legion. Ouida's eloquent prose captures the emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, making it a compelling read for lovers of historical romance. The n...

In "History of the Commune of 1871," author Lissagaray presents a meticulously detailed and passionate account of the Paris Commune, exploring the revolutionary fervor that gripped France during this tumultuous period. The work is characterized by its journalistic prose and historical rigor, blending firsthand accounts with insightful analyses of the socio-political structures at play. Lissagaray contextualizes the Commune within the broader narrative of French revolutionary history, illum...

By the middle of the twenty-first century, war, famine, economic collapse, and climate catastrophe had toppled the world's governments. In the 2050s, the insurrections reached the nerve center of global capitalism—New York City. This book, a collection of interviews with the people who made the revolution, was published to mark the twentieth anniversary of the New York Commune, a radically new social order forged in the ashes of capitalist collapse.Here is the insurrection in the w...

It's the early 1980s, and a household of lesbian feminists establish a women-only commune in an ancient Californian redwood forest. It seems a perfect place to practice the ritual magic that helps them function harmoniously as a group – even if they aren't all true believers. By getting back to the land, they can also live more as nature intended and give the finger to the Patriarchy. That doesn't stop jealousies arising, as Wren, an artist, nurses an unrequited crush on Robin, the land's ...

In "The Civil War in France," Karl Marx delivers a profound analysis of the Paris Commune of 1871, presenting it as a pivotal moment in the struggle for working-class emancipation. Written in a passionate and incisive prose style, Marx utilizes a historical materialist framework to dissect the social, political, and economic conditions that gave rise to the Commune. He contextualizes the Commune not merely as a local uprising, but as a critical episode in the broader narrative of class str...