A Letter to American Workingmen, from the Social
In this book, Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the Russian Revolution, writes a letter to American workingmen in which he outlines the successes of the Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia and encourages them to join the cause of socialism. He explains the importance of the working class in the struggle for socialism and the need for international solidarity among the working classes of the world. He also outlines the successes of the Soviet Union in terms of economic and social progress, and the need for the working class to take control of their own destiny. Finally, he calls on American workers to join the struggle for socialism and to help build a better world.
By Vladimir Lenin · First published 1918 · Genre: Political Science, History, Philosophy · 5,774 words
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Moscow, August 20, 1918.
Comrades: A Russian Bolshevik who participated in the Revolution of 1905 and for many years afterwards lived in your country has offered to transmit this letter to you. I have grasped this opportunity joyfully for the revolutionary proletariat of America -- insofar as it is the enemy of American imperialism -- is destined to perform an important task at this time.
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Vladimir Lenin
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Science, History, Philosophy, Non-Fiction
- Length: 5,774 words
- Structure: 1 section, 52 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Political Science — The book is a letter from the Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia to American Workingmen, and thus is primarily focused on political science topics such as socialism, communism, and the relationship between the two countries.
- History — The book is written by Vladimir Lenin, a prominent figure in Russian history, and thus contains historical information about the Soviet Union and its relationship with the United States.
- Philosophy — The book contains philosophical ideas about socialism and communism, and how they can be applied to the modern world.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a letter from the Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia to American Workingmen, and thus is a non-fiction work.
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1914-1918 · 1918 · Economic aspects · Socialism · World War · american · bourgeoisie · cause · class · countries · destruction · english