The Conquest of Bread. Book Summary

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Peter Kropotkin

What’s inside

Kropotkin’s ‘The Conquest of Bread’ is a foundational text for anarchist communism, discussing how a society could function without government or private property.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the foundations of anarchist communism
  • Exploring critiques of capitalist structures
  • Imagining alternative forms of social organization
  • Reflecting on the role of mutual aid in human societies

Key Points

  • The critique of the existing capitalist system
  • The necessity of a well-provided for society
  • The potential of agricultural and industrial technology
  • The implementation of voluntary cooperation
  • The distribution of goods without currency
  • The importance of local communal autonomy
  • The vision of a decentralized, stateless society

Who’s it For

  • Political science students
  • Anarchist thinkers
  • Sociologists
  • Historians
  • Activists

About the author

Peter Kropotkin was a Russian activist, philosopher, and scientist known for his advocacy of a communist society free from central government.