Publisher's Synopsis
The Eighteenth Brumaire Of Louis Bonaparte is a political essay written by Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist. The book was first published in 1852 and is considered one of Marx's most significant works. The title refers to the coup d'�����tat of Louis Bonaparte, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, who overthrew the French government in 1851 and established himself as the Emperor of France.In this book, Marx analyzes the rise of Louis Bonaparte and the political and social conditions that led to his coup. He argues that Bonaparte's rise to power was the result of a combination of factors, including the failure of the French Revolution, the weakness of the bourgeoisie, and the discontent of the working class. Marx also examines the role of ideology, propaganda, and violence in Bonaparte's rise to power.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical background of the French Revolution and the events leading up to Bonaparte's coup. The second part analyzes the coup itself and its aftermath. The third part discusses the broader implications of Bonaparte's rise to power, including its impact on the working class and the future of French politics.Overall, The Eighteenth Brumaire Of Louis Bonaparte is a critical analysis of the political and social conditions of 19th century France and a warning about the dangers of authoritarianism and the abuse of power. It remains a significant work in the field of political theory and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of France or the ideas of Karl Marx.In the first French revolution, upon the reign of the Constitutionalists succeeds that of the Girondins; and upon the reign of the Girondins follows that of the Jacobins. Each of these parties in succession rests upon its more advanced element. So soon as it has carried the revolution far enough not to be able to keep pace with, much less march ahead of it, it is shoved aside by its more daring allies, who stand behind it, and it is sent to the guillotine. Thus the revolution moves along an upward line.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.
