New Book Explores Weimar Left Communists' Impact on 20th Century Politics
A new book, 'Beyond Bolshevism. Life Paths of Weimar Left Communists between the Systems of the 20th Century', by Rhena Stürmer, delves into the interplay between individual life trajectories and major political and social upheavals of the 20th century in Germany, the Soviet Union, and Britain. Published in 2022 by De Gruyter Oldenbourg, the book explores the political lives of Weimar left communists who distinguished themselves from other left-wing currents, particularly the Soviet model, and advocated for the council principle.
Stürmer's collective biography study traces the evolution of these left communists' worldview from the German Empire to the 1970s. Key figures such as Karl Schröder, Alexander Schwab, Bernhard Reichenbach, and Adam Scharrer significantly shaped the early Weimar Republic's left-communist movement. After the failure of the Communist Workers' Party of Germany, they continued to engage politically and critique society radically in various fields. The book offers an actor-centered insight into the transformation of the workers' movement beyond the major parties and contributes to the history of 20th-century political ideas. It is also available as Open Access with the doi: 10.46500/83535940. Published by Wallstein Verlag, the book spans 416 pages, features 11 partly colored illustrations, and is priced at € 49.00 with the ISBN: 978-3-8353-5940-6.
Rhena Stürmer's 'Beyond Bolshevism' provides a comprehensive look into the lives and political evolution of Weimar left communists. By examining their individual journeys and their impact on the broader political landscape, the book sheds light on a often overlooked aspect of 20th-century political history. This work is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the diverse left-wing movements that emerged in response to the major political and social upheavals of the time.
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