"The Future Belongs to the People" by Karl Liebknecht is an anthology that captures the fiery spirit of a socialist leader in the wake of World War I. Situated in the early 20th century, the writings, compiled by S. Zimand, showcase Liebknecht's opposition to war and his advocacy for radical change. The book introduces Liebknecht as a figure who once stood with the government, but who ultimately became a powerful voice calling for a new world order. It highlights a pivotal moment after Kaiser Wilhelm’s overthrow, as a crowd gathered in Berlin to demonstrate their support for the leader. It explores the idea of a socialist revolution, aiming to empower the working class and establish true democracy. The book stresses the need for a unified, international socialist movement and encourages the masses to take control and reshape the future.
The Future Belongs to the People
By Karl Paul August Friedrich Liebknecht
Amidst the chaos following a global war, one man's words ignite a revolutionary movement, urging the common people rise up and seize their destiny.
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About the AuthorKarl Paul August Friedrich Liebknecht was a German revolutionary socialist and anti-militarist. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) beginning in 1900, he was one of its deputies in the Reichstag from 1912 to 1916, where he represented the left-revolutionary wing of the party. In 1916 he was expelled from the SPD's parliamentary group for his opposition to the Burgfriedenspolitik, the political truce between all parties in the Reichstag while the war lasted. He twice spent time in prison, first for writing an anti-militarism pamphlet in 1907 and then for his role in a 1916 antiwar demonstration. He was released from the second under a general amnesty three weeks before the end of the First World War.
Karl Paul August Friedrich Liebknecht was a German revolutionary socialist and anti-militarist. A member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) beginning in 1900, he was one of its deputies in the Reichstag from 1912 to 1916, where he represented the left-revolutionary wing of the party. In 1916 he was expelled from the SPD's parliamentary group for his opposition to the Burgfriedenspolitik, the political truce between all parties in the Reichstag while the war lasted. He twice spent time in prison, first for writing an anti-militarism pamphlet in 1907 and then for his role in a 1916 antiwar demonstration. He was released from the second under a general amnesty three weeks before the end of the First World War.
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