The Civil War in France

Methodology and Conclusions

In «The Civil War in France», Karl Marx employs a historical-materialist approach to analyze the events of the Paris Commune of 1871. He views the Commune as the first historical attempt by the proletariat to seize political power and create a new type of state. Marx's methodology involves a detailed analysis of the socio-economic conditions that led to the uprising, as well as the study of class struggle between the bourgeoisie and the working class. Marx concludes that the Commune was not only a response to specific political and economic circumstances but also an expression of a broader trend towards socialist revolution. He emphasizes that the Commune demonstrated the possibility of creating a democratic and just society where workers control the means of production. However, according to Marx, the Commune's defeat was due to several factors, including insufficient organization and support from the international labor movement. In conclusion, Marx asserts that the lessons of the Commune should be considered by future revolutionaries for the successful implementation of socialist transformations.