Selections from political writings (1910-1920) Book

Antonio Gramsci is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. The selections in this volume, the first of two, span the period from his initial involvement in Italian politics to the "Red Years" of 1919-1920, and feature texts by Bordiga and Tasca from their debates with Gramsci. They trace Gramsci's development as a revolutionary socialist during the First World War, the impact of this thoughts concerning the Russian Revolution and this involvement in the general strike and factory occupations of 1920. Also included are his reactions to the emerging fascist movement and his contributions to the early stages of the debate about the establishment of the Communist Party of Italy.