State and Revolution

“State and Revolution” by Vladimir Ilich Lenin is a significant work published by Martino Fine Books on October 11, 2021. This edition is a hardcover reprint of the original 1932 publication, featuring a full facsimile rather than being reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The book explores the role of the State in society, emphasizing the necessity of proletarian revolution and critiquing the inadequacies of social democracy in achieving true revolutionary change.

Readers will find a detailed examination of the State as a tool for class oppression, illustrating how it is shaped by the interests of the ruling class. Lenin argues that whether in a dictatorship or a democracy, the ruling class will not willingly relinquish political power, employing various strategies to maintain control. This work delves into themes of political ideologies, particularly communism and socialism, and presents a perspective on the inherent nature of the State that challenges conventional views. With 106 pages, this edition is available in English and provides a thorough analysis of revolutionary theory and its implications for society.