[BEST OF] "The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" by Karl Marx
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Bourgeois Revolutions and Class Struggles
This chapter examines Marx's analysis of historical materialism in relation to bourgeois revolutions and the transition from feudalism. It discusses the role of the bourgeoisie in shaping state structures and highlights the contradictions inherent in bourgeois rule, emphasizing the transient nature of capitalist reforms. The chapter also connects historical political dynamics with contemporary concerns about authoritarianism and the potential threats to democracy posed by economic crises.
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