The Levellers and the English Revolution
In this podcast, Joe Russell explains the history of the Levellers and the Diggers, and discusses what we can learn from these heroic revolutionary movements to help us in the struggle for socialism today.
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Germany 1921: The tragedy of the ‘March Action’
100 years ago, the ultra-left leaders of the German Communist Party prematurely launched a revolutionary offensive. This proved to be a fiasco, wrecking the authority of the party. The 1921 ‘March Action’ contains important lessons for today.
The Paris Commune: Triumph, tragedy and lessons for today
The Paris Commune of 1871 remains an inspirational episode in the history of the class struggle. Revolutionaries must study the lessons of the Communards’ heroic efforts to build the first workers’ state.
The Paris Commune at 150: Marx’s Civil War in France
Jules Legendre, from Révolution – the French section of the International Marxist Tendency – discusses the inspiring, yet tragic, historical episode of the Paris Commune, explaining the lessons that revolutionaries must draw for today.
The Paris Commune at 150
Beginning 150 years ago, on 18 March 1871, the masses of Paris rose up and established the first ever workers’ state. It is vital for socialists to study the Commune: its heroic rise, its tragic fall, and its lessons for revolutionaries today.
The New Cross fire 40 years on: 13 dead, nothing said
Last month was the 40th anniversary of the New Cross fire tragedy. Decades later, and there has never been any justice for the victims of this racist attack. To fight capitalism’s systemic racism, we need united class struggle.
The Newport Rising and Chartist Revolution
On the night of 3-4 November 1839, workers in Wales launched an insurrection known as the Newport Rising. These events are vividly discussed in Rob Sewell’s new book ‘Chartist Revolution’. Get your copy today to find out more.
Introducing: ‘Chartist Revolution’ by Rob Sewell – out now
We are proud to announce the release of a new book by Rob Sewell on the revolutionary movement of the Chartists. Get your copy today and learn about this inspiring episode from the history of the British working class.
From Peterloo to Chartism: The rise of the British working class
In this talk from last year’s Revolution Festival, Josh Holroyd discusses the rise of the working class in Britain, and the lessons from the revolutionary movement of the Chartists.
The Black Death: The pandemic that changed the world
The Black Death of the 14th century dealt a mortal blow to the feudal system, which was decaying even before the plague hit. Similarly today, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the bankruptcy of capitalism – and the need for socialism.
Review: ‘Chartist Revolution’ by Rob Sewell – pre-order now!
Socialist Appeal and Wellred Books are proud to announce the release of a new book by Rob Sewell on the revolutionary movement of the Chartists. Here, Josh Holroyd reviews this exciting new publication. Pre-order your copy today!
Pardon me for striking!
A recent review into the Great Miners’ Strike has concluded that convicted miners in Scotland should receive a pardon. This highlights the pernicious use of the capitalist state against the labour movement. We must continue the fight for justice.