Reconstructing Lenin

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Vladimir Ilyich Lenin remains one of the most enigmatic and influential figures of the twentieth century. His life and work are essential for understanding modern history and the socialist movement. However, many writers have offered only superficial analyses or rigid dogma about him. In the wake of the Soviet Union's fall, there is an opportunity to reassess Lenin with a focus on his historical context and its impact on his theoretical and political contributions. This work, four decades in the making and now available in English for the first time, aims to achieve that. Tamás Krausz, a respected Hungarian scholar influenced by György Lukács, Ferenc Tőkei, and István Mészáros, makes a significant contribution to contemporary Lenin studies. This insightful account portrays Lenin actively engaged in revolution, with his thoughts shaped by the political events of his time while maintaining a coherent theoretical perspective. Krausz skillfully combines detailed descriptions of Lenin's era with clear explanations of his intellectual development, addressing topics such as war, revolution, dictatorship, democracy, socialism, and utopianism. This work will transform your understanding of both Lenin and the broader movement, introducing a profound radical scholar to the English-speaking audience.