Encyclopedia Of Political Anarchy

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Anarchism is the political theory that all systems of government and law are harmful; that all such systems prevent individuals from reaching their greatest potential. This encyclopedia focuses on political anarchy worldwide over the past 300 years. Anarchism is the political theory that all systems of government and law are harmful, that all such systems prevent individuals from reaching their greatest potential.

Mention anarchy and many people also think of upheaval, terror, murder, and a society in choas because it is not controlled. This encyclopaedia focuses on political anarchy worldwide over the past 300 years. It contains biographical profiles of important individuals, important groups and organizations, events, laws and legal cases, and theories.

A historical introduction sketches the ancient roots of anarchism. Entries include: Anarchist-Communist Federation; Baader-Meinhof; Mikhail Bakunin; Camillo Berneri; William Godwin; Lucy Parsons; Scottish Federation of Anarchists; Henry David Thoreau; and Charlotte Wilson.