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We continue our series on the English Revolution by republishing an article by Rob Sewell on Oliver Cromwell. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode from history.
We continue our series on the English Revolution by republishing an article by David Brandon on the English Civil War and the Levellers. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode from history.
We continue our series on the English Revolution with an article by Rob Sewell examining the dramatic events leading up to the outbreak of the Civil War. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to Alan Woods’ podcast on this revolutionary episode from history.
Socialist Appeal are proud to publicise a new podcast series by Alan Woods on the English Revolution of the 17th century. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to weekly installments of Alan discussing these dramatic and revolutionary events.
Socialist Appeal are proud to publicise a new podcast series by Alan Woods on the English Revolution of the 17th century. Subscribe to Marxist Voice to listen to weekly installments of Alan discussing these dramatic and revolutionary events.
The COVID-19 pandemic has frequently been compared to a war. The ruling class fear the radicalising impacts these events will have on the consciousness of the working class, just like in World War II.
Today marks the 75th anniversary of VE Day. The establishment are pushing flag-waving jingoism down people’s throats, to distract from the COVID-19 crisis. We must tell the truth about WWII and the so-called ‘war hero’ Winston Churchill.
Today, 22 April, marks the 150th birthday of Vladimir Lenin, the great revolutionary leader. Whilst the bourgeois historians and liberals slander him, we celebrate the life and ideas of Lenin – ideas that are more relevant now than ever.
In this talk from last year’s Revolution Festival, Daniel Morley (writer for Socialist Appeal) looks back at the events leading up to the 1949 Chinese Revolution, explaining why the revolution played out as it did, and discussing the process that has unfolded since: from revolution to Tiananmen to capitalism.
In recent years, Labour have been bombarded with accusations of antisemitism. This is part of a coordinated campaign to undermine Corbyn. Meanwhile, the Tory party, throughout history, has been a haven for antisemites and racists.
On 24th Oct 1929, the world was shocked by a stock market crash. The capitalist system had reached its limits. The bourgeois class were caught completely by surprise. Today, another slump is approaching. Only socialism provides a way out.
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the 1949 Chinese Revolution – when millions of peasants and workers rose up to overthrow the landlords and capitalists. This inspiring revolutionary movement provides many important lessons for today.