Gramsci's Military Metaphors: Revolutionary Strategy in Context

This chapter explores Gramsci's complex military metaphors and their implications for revolutionary strategy, distinguishing between various forms of conflict such as war of position and war of maneuver. By contrasting historical examples like Gandhi's tactics and revolutionary movements in 1848 and 1917, it reveals an evolution in political struggle relative to civil society. The discussion also considers the legacy of Gramsci's ideas in shaping contemporary political organization and the resilience of civil society amidst economic crises.