The Collapse of the Second International

Book Review

The book «The Collapse of the Second International» by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin presents a critical analysis of the events surrounding the onset of World War I and the position of the socialist parties of that time. Lenin examines the reasons for the collapse of the Second International and accuses its leaders of betraying proletarian interests. He argues that the socialist parties that supported their governments in the war deviated from the principles of internationalism and class struggle. Critics note that Lenin demonstrates a deep understanding of the political situation in his work and offers an alternative path for the socialist movement based on revolutionary struggle. His analysis is marked by sharpness and uncompromisingness, making the book an important document for studying the history of the socialist movement and its internal contradictions.