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An essential record from the Second International, assembled by Under the Socialist Banner. At its height, the Second (Socialist) International (1889-1914) represented the majority of organized workers in the world, with the revolutionary goal of overthrowing capitalism. Its major accomplishments-such as the eight-hour day and International Women's Day-remain a testimony to its lasting influence around the world. In this important collection of debates at congresses of the Second International, Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism captures the International's vibrancy and gives a snapshot of its strengths, weaknesses, and contradictions. Divergent perspectives on reform and revolution are expressed in these pages, as socialists debate topics that remain deeply contested today: militarism and war, immigration, colonialism and imperialism, women's rights, and socialist participation in government. Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism-taken together with Under the Socialist Banner-offers a rounded view of the Second International and its legacy, showing it to be a living, breathing movement with valuable insights for activists today.

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Praise for Under the Socialist Banner “Mike Taber’s Under the Socialist Banner gives us a sparkling portrayal of working-class thought and action at the dawn of the twentieth century. Collected resolutions of international socialist gatherings convey the quest of working people for democracy, peace, gender equality, and global wellbeing.” —John Riddell, general editor, The Communist International in Lenin’s Time “An invaluable resource for the new generation of radicals today who are looking to revive the socialist movement’s best traditions. A must read for anybody looking to understand the politics and promise of the Second International.” —Eric Blanc, author of Red State Revolt: The Teachers' Strike Wave and Working-Class Politics “I wonder if even Mike Taber is fully aware of what he has accomplished by the magnificent job of research and editing needed to put together this collection of authoritative statements by the international congresses of the Second International. Penned by the sharpest Marxist minds of their generation, these resolutions show us a consistent outlook applied to the manifold crises and challenges of two crucial decades. A must-read for anyone interested in the Marxist tradition.” —Lars Lih, author of Lenin Rediscovered: What Is to Be Done? In Context

Praise for Under the Socialist Banner Mike Taber's Under the Socialist Banner gives us a sparkling portrayal of working-class thought and action at the dawn of the twentieth century. Collected resolutions of international socialist gatherings convey the quest of working people for democracy, peace, gender equality, and global wellbeing. --John Riddell, general editor, The Communist International in Lenin's Time An invaluable resource for the new generation of radicals today who are looking to revive the socialist movement's best traditions. A must read for anybody looking to understand the politics and promise of the Second International. --Eric Blanc, author of Red State Revolt: The Teachers' Strike Wave and Working-Class Politics I wonder if even Mike Taber is fully aware of what he has accomplished by the magnificent job of research and editing needed to put together this collection of authoritative statements by the international congresses of the Second International. Penned by the sharpest Marxist minds of their generation, these resolutions show us a consistent outlook applied to the manifold crises and challenges of two crucial decades. A must-read for anyone interested in the Marxist tradition. --Lars Lih, author of Lenin Rediscovered: What Is to Be Done? In Context

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Mike Taber has edited and prepared numerous books on the history of the revolutionary and working-class movements-from collections of documents of the Communist International under Lenin to works by figures such as Leon Trotsky, Malcolm X, and Che Guevara. Most recent books include Under the Socialist Banner: Resolutions of the Second International, 18891912; The Communist Women's Movement, 19201922; The Communist Movement at a Crossroads: Plenums of the Communist International's Executive Committee, 19221923; and Clara Zetkin: Fighting Fascism: How to Struggle and How to Win.

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