Paris and the Social Revolution A Study of the Revolutionary Elements in the Various Classes of Parisian Society

"Paris and the Social Revolution" by Alvan F. Sanborn is a historical exploration of the revolutionary ideas bubbling within Parisian society in the early 20th century. This book takes a close look at the different social groups in Paris and examines the revolutionary sparks that ignited their thoughts and actions. The author's plan is to break down the complex social environment that fostered these actions, and analyze the ideas of anarchism, socialism, in order to give a clear view of the beliefs that molded Paris. The book starts by laying out the author's opinions on revolution and anarchism, making an important separation between his point of view and the beliefs of the movements he is examining. While analyzing the philosophies and reasons of anarchists such as Pierre Kropotkine and Jean Grave, the author makes it clear that he doesn't share the same revolutionary ideas. This introduction prepares the reader for a closer look at the driving forces, actions, and effects on society of revolutionaries, with a focus on their fight against the controlling systems in Paris.