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Marxism-Leninism-Maoism Basic Course - Part 1

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The Paris Commune: Events, Analysis, and Lessons

This chapter provides a historical account of the Paris Commune, discussing its establishment, progressive measures, attacks by the Thier government and German army, and its eventual crushing. It explores Marx's analysis of the war, his stance on insurrection in Paris, and his support for the Commune. Additionally, it highlights the importance stressed by Marx of smashing the existing state machinery, the setbacks in the international workers' movement, and the expansion of the labor movement and socialist parties after the Commune.

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