Icaria: A Chapter In The History Of Communism (1884)

Icaria: A Chapter In The History Of Communism is a book written by Albert Shaw in 1884. The book is a historical account of the Icarian movement, a utopian socialist movement that originated in France in the early 19th century. The Icarians believed in the abolition of private property and the establishment of a communal society based on the principles of equality and cooperation. Shaw's book traces the history of the Icarian movement from its origins in France to its eventual demise in the United States. He provides a detailed account of the movement's leaders, their ideas, and the challenges they faced in trying to establish a new social order. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a brief history of socialism and communism in Europe, and introduces the reader to the ideas and principles of the Icarian movement. The second part focuses on the establishment of the Icarian community in the United States, and the challenges it faced in trying to establish a new society. The third part examines the reasons for the decline of the Icarian movement, and its eventual dissolution. Overall, Icaria: A Chapter In The History Of Communism is an important historical document that sheds light on the early socialist and communist movements in Europe and the United States. It provides a fascinating insight into the ideas and principles of the Icarian movement, and the challenges faced by those who sought to create a new, more egalitarian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.