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"The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" by Karl Marx

Red Menace

CHAPTER

Exploring the Complexities of the Lumpen Proletariat and Peasantry

This chapter delves into the historical context and revolutionary potential of the lumpen proletariat and the peasantry, examining contrasting perspectives within different ideologies. It emphasizes the need for unity with the proletariat for revolutionary success, highlighting the susceptibility of certain groups to reactionary forces and the disparities between peasants and proletarians.

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