{"product_id":"2026200011529-secondhand-anarchism","title":"Anarchism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world perpetually divided between rulers and the ruled, George Woodcock's Anarchism stands as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive chronicles of a political philosophy that dared to imagine a world without masters. The work presents a sweeping history of anarchist thought and practice, tracing its intellectual roots from the Enlightenment through the radical movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries, examining towering figures such as Proudhon, Bakunin, Kropotkin, and Emma Goldman with rigorous scholarly precision. The iconic pyramid illustration on the cover — depicting the hierarchical structures of capitalism crushing those at the bottom — perfectly encapsulates the book's central argument: that all forms of coercive authority are not only unjust but ultimately self-defeating.\n\nWoodcock writes with the rare combination of an insider's passion and a historian's detachment, having been himself a committed anarchist before turning to scholarship. Anarchism argues that the philosophy is far more than a synonym for chaos — it is a coherent, morally serious tradition that has profoundly shaped labour movements, anti-colonial struggles, and modern libertarian thought. The book remains a landmark of political history, essential reading for anyone who has ever questioned who holds power, and why.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130839146715,"sku":"2026200011529-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/19355c39-134f-4364-bfa3-488d10b9ac9e.png?v=1786590981","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011529-secondhand-anarchism","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}