Revolutionaries

Distinguished historian Professor Hobsbawm has devoted a lifetime's research to the concept and practice of revolution as a means for social change. Presenting a clear exposition of revolutionary ideals, this important collection of essays covers all aspects of revolution, such as the nature of anarchism, the history of communism, the influence of Marx and Lenin, guerrilla warfare and class struggle. Written with masterful assurance, Eric Hobsbawm's essays are crucial for a true understanding of twentieth - century history.