Our discussion turned from anarchy in international relations towards wanting to learn more about the history of anarchist revolutionaries. Thanks to the anarchists at Crimethinc (who need your support right now, as they are being targeted by far-right trolls and billionaires) we decided on learning more about why anarchists burned the guillotine during the Paris Commune of 1871. We have two readings for the next meeting, the first by Crimethinc is the primary reading we will discuss. The second is optional, and provides a detailed historical chronology and background to the Paris Commune.
Part One: Against the Logic of the Guillotine
Part Two: Supplemental History Reading on the Paris Commune (optional)
As always, we’ll be meeting at Camas Books, 2620 Quadra Street on unceded Lekwungen Territory. Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 11 @ 6:30 pm.
We will not be meeting again until January. See you in the New Year!