Bauer, Otto
The Austrian Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9781642591620
- author:
- Bauer, Otto
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Haymarket Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15 x 3.4 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Eastern,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Austrian Revolution by Otto Bauer is a comprehensive account of the decline and fall of an empire, set against the backdrop of war and the Russian Revolution. This magisterial work charts the evolution of three simultaneous revolutionary waves: national self-determination, bourgeois parliamentary republics, and workers' control. Bauer's unique theorization of "integral socialism" - a synthesis of revolutionary communism and social democracy - is at the heart of this book. The story of Red Vienna and its brief but significant achievement alongside Bauer's ideas remains a vital part of the left's intellectual and historical heritage. As movements continue to grapple with questions of reform or revolution, political strategy, and state power, this book provides crucial insight into the complexities of revolutionary change. With immediacy and insight, Bauer tells the story of the Austrian Revolution, drawing on his own experiences as a central participant in these events. This is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of revolutionary politics and their ongoing relevance today.