Comrade Kropotkin

"Comrade Kropotkin" by Victor Robinson is a biography that explores the life and beliefs of Peter Kropotkin, a well-known Russian anarchist, during a time of intense political struggle in Russia under the rule of Nicholas I and II. The story begins with Kropotkin's early years, his adventures as an explorer, his time as a political prisoner, and important moments of his life that connect to the revolutionary movements happening at the time. The narrative starts by showing the harsh conditions under Nicholas I, where any hope for freedom was crushed by the government. Readers learn about Kropotkin's high-class background and compare it to his caring attitude for the suffering serfs, which inspired his revolutionary thinking. Through dramatic descriptions of the unfair government and the people's pain, the book explains Kropotkin's change from a privileged life to one dedicated to fighting for the rights of those treated poorly, truly defining his values.