The Civil War in France

Book Review

Karl Marx's «The Civil War in France» is a profound analysis of the Paris Commune of 1871, in which the author views it as the first attempt by the working class to seize power and create a new type of state. Critics note that Marx, in his work, not only describes the events but also offers a theoretical justification for the necessity of revolution. He admires the heroism of the Communards and sees in their actions a confirmation of his ideas about the dictatorship of the proletariat. Some critics point to Marx's idealization of the Commune and insufficient attention to its internal contradictions and mistakes. Nevertheless, the work remains an important historical document and a source for studying Marxist theory and revolutionary movements of the 19th century.