Why orthodox Marxists dislike urban riots
It might come as a surprise to people on the Left, the Right, and the media commentariat but orthodox Marxists have traditionally disliked urban riots. Why? Well, it’s complicated. But it essentially boils down to the need for discipline and organisation to achieve a revolution. Spontaneity, no matter what inspires it, gives many Marxists the…
Trotskyism in the United States – a turbulent history
It’s a massively neglected historical topic and one that will fascinate anybody with an interest in Marxism. How Trotskyism grew in the United States, intervening in trade union disputes, falling out with pro-Stalin communists, fighting fascism, and having many run-ins with law enforcement. At the centre of this was the charismatic figure of James P.…
Confessions of a 1980s Marxist-Leninist
Forty years ago, I was engulfed in the heady politics of Liverpool as the city fought a vigorous campaign against the Thatcher Tory government. Spearheading that campaign, adding ideological rigour, was the Militant tendency, a Marxist-Leninist organisation of which I happened to be a member. But by the end of the 1980s, I had moved…
Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire – from a Marxist perspective
How did one of the greatest civilisations in history – the Roman Empire – rise and fall? It’s a question that has vexed historians for centuries. The majestic ruins of ancient Rome are visible across Europe and the Middle East – evidence of this once seemingly invincible force. Yet the empire collapsed. Can the precipitous…
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