Mutual Aid Among Barbarians

By: Kropotkin, Peter

"Man is no exception in nature. He also is subject to the great principle of Mutual Aid which grants the best chances of survival to those who best support each other in the struggle for life." What were early human communities really like? Maybe not as violent and competitive as we've been taught! Learn how mutual aid formed the social foundations of the people Romans deemed "barbarians" with the help of this zine, drawn from Peter Kropotkin's iconic text Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution. Here you'll find a vivid portrayals of life two thousand years ago all across the globe, a time when ethnic groups and territory were in a constant state of flux. Through it all, people developed communal property, agriculture, infrastructure, and conflict resolution practices, while fiercely resisting imperialism and compulsory Christianity. This deeply detailed pocket guide offers insight into our past, present, and future that still resonates today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1648416330
• ISBN13: 9781648416330
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 4.3" x 7.0"