All Power to the Councils!

Explore the pivotal German Revolution with this illuminating collection of manifestos, speeches, and letters. Edited by Gabriel Kuhn, this documentary history delves into the rise of communist society and the call for "All Power to the Councils!" Experience the acrid odor of street fighting, insurgent hopes, and subsequent defeat that paved the way for the ill-fated Weimar Republic and the eventual rise of the Nazis. With materials presented in English for the first time and annotations that provide a dynamic and vivid picture of the time, this book is an indispensable resource for understanding a world-historic event.