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The classic history of the Paris Commune In 1871, the working class of Paris, incensed by their lack of political power and tired of beingexploited, seized control of the capital. This book is the outstanding history of the Commune, theheroic battles fought in its defence, and the bloody massacre that ended the uprising. Its author,Lissagaray, was a young journalist who not only saw the events recounted here first-hand, butfought for the Commune on the barricades. He spent the next twenty-five years researching andwriting this history, which refutes the slanders levelled at the Communards by the ruling classesand is a vivid and valuable study in urban political revolution, one that retains its power to inspireto this day. This revised edition includes a foreword by the writer and publisher Eric Hazan.

The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, reflecting its historical significance. While it may include imperfections like marks and marginalia due to its age, the reprint aims to preserve the cultural value of the text. This edition is part of a broader initiative to make important literary works accessible and affordable, ensuring the preservation and promotion of classic literature in a high-quality format that remains true to the original.