The Imperialist War: The Struggle Against Social Chauvinism And Social Pacifism

By Vladimir Lenin

Book Overview

The Imperialist War: The Struggle Against Social Chauvinism And Social Pacifism is a book written by Vladimir Lenin, one of the most well-known and influential political figures of the 20th century. The book is a collection of Lenin's essays and speeches on the topic of World War I and the role of socialists in the conflict.In the book, Lenin argues that the war is a product of imperialism and that socialists must oppose it. He criticizes the Social Democratic parties of Europe for supporting their respective governments in the war effort and for betraying the principles of internationalism and proletarian solidarity.Lenin also takes aim at the pacifists who advocate for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, arguing that their approach is naive and ignores the fundamental causes of the war. Instead, he calls for a revolutionary struggle against imperialism and for the establishment of a socialist society.The Imperialist War is a seminal work in Marxist theory and a key text in the history of the socialist movement. It remains relevant today as a critique of war and imperialism and as a call to action for those who seek to build a more just and equitable world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419136054
• ISBN13: 9781419136054
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"