Finally, back in print, the most comprehensive selection of his writings. Edited and introduced by Sam Dolgoff. "Bakunin's insights are refreshing, original, and unsurpassed in clarity and vision. This selection provides access to the thinking of one of the most remarkable figures in modern history. I read it with great pleasure." (Noam Chomsky)

The wild and turbulent life of Michael Bakunin did not lend itself to creating a complete literary legacy for modern day students of his life. This single volume contains most of the important writings of Michael Bakunin, the founder of modern anarchism.

Some of the articles in this collection are unfinished--left in that condition as the author headed off to the next stop in his life as a professional revolutionary. Still, despite (perhaps because of) the incomplete nature of some of the articles, an accurate feel for the tumultuous life of the writer is conveyed through the pages of this volume.

For students seeking a representative collection of the writings of Michael Bakunin, this book represents one of the few choices available in English.

You who are viewing this page should congratulate yourself for being willing enough to explore what Anarchism is all about. I commend you once again but reward yourself by obtaining this book. Any of Bakunin's writings are well worth it, it is a travesty that Anarchism has been dismissed awaken yourself to the possiblity and don't be afraid to ask why not.

Michael Bakunin was born landed Russian nobility but he gave all that up to fight for a more just social order. This book is a fascinating read for any student of Politcal Science or Sociology. As Marx's arch rival at the International Working Man's Association Bakunin believed that revolution would come from the rabble of society not the well organized industrual workers as Marx beleived. This book takes you to exile in Siberia to the politically charged streets of Paris. One of the best books I have ever read.