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A Brief History of Communism with Sean McMeekin
Quillette Podcast
The Allure of Authority in Revolutionary Movements
This chapter explores the late-life transformation of Robespierre as he aims to create a new state religion in reaction to rampant atheism. It examines the patterns of authoritarianism in revolutionary movements, emphasizing how leaders like Robespierre and Lenin harness revolutionary rhetoric to legitimize their violent control.
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