The Conquest of Bread, Mutual Aid : A Factor of Evolution, Fields, Factories and Workshops, and An Appeal to the Young: The Peter Kropotkin Anthology by Pyotr Kropotkin

Pyotr Kropotkin, more commonly known today as Peter Kropotkin, eloquently wrote about his views of anarcho-communism in in the late 1800s. This Anthology delivers four of his most popular original works. In The Conquest of Bread, published as a series of articles, Peter expresses his thoughts on the deficiencies of feudalism and capitalism in their attempts as economic systems. He believed in the ideals of “well-being for all” and that all humans deserve the right to living a fulfilling life. He argues that all people deserve the right to freedom and bread. Peter continues by saying that through collectivism, workers can be given opportunities to work in jobs that they enjoy while having free time at their disposal to do as they please. Mutual A Factor of Evolution is a collection of essays written by Peter Kropotkin. Considered to be a foundational component of anarchism, “mutual aid” is defined as a necessity for the survival and well-being of all members of society. Peter likens human struggles to the animal kingdom, describing how it is natural for various species to either compete or cooperate for food to survive. In these collected works, Peter explains the roles of reciprocation and cooperation and their requirement for the mutual benefit of all parties to guarantee prosperity and survival. Fields, Factories and Workshops is one of Peter's most famous books that analyzes the decentralization of industries, the uses of small industries and other possibilities of agriculture. Backed by science, Peter aims to portray the benefits of anarchism based on sociological tendencies. An Appeal to the Young is an inspirational pamphlet written by Peter Kropotkin as a call to action to the young and educated to take up their torch of anarchy to defend the poor and suffering. Imbued with a powerful thread of morality, the pamphlet stresses that capitalism is the downfall of society and urges “professionals” such as doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, and teachers to join the cause of socialism to destroy through revolution the poverty and pain that capitalism has brought upon the country. Peter passionately describes his own experiences while providing a blueprint for radical change through anarchism.