description No Gods, No Masters: An Anthology of Anarchism Overview
“No Gods, No Masters” presents a significant historical collection of anarchist thought. Compiled by Daniel Guérin, this anthology gathers foundational texts from figures like Proudhon and explores diverse anarchist perspectives spanning the 19th and 20th centuries. It’s notable for offering a broad survey of utopian political theory and remains valuable for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in understanding radical leftist movements and their intellectual roots.
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Who compiled No Gods, No Masters?
French libertarian communist Daniel Guérin compiled the anthology. The English-language AK Press edition is translated by Paul Sharkey.
Which anarchist writers appear in the anthology?
The collection includes texts associated with Max Stirner, Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, Mikhail Bakunin, and Peter Kropotkin. Later figures and movements include Errico Malatesta, Nestor Makhno, and Buenaventura Durruti.
Is No Gods, No Masters a history written entirely by Guérin?
No, it is primarily a curated anthology of historical writings accompanied by Guérin's organization and framing. Readers seeking a continuous introductory argument may find Guérin's Anarchism: From Theory to Practice easier to read first.
What period of anarchist history does the book cover?
It begins with major nineteenth-century theorists and continues into twentieth-century revolutionary movements. Its scope connects theoretical disputes with events including the Russian Revolution, Ukraine's Makhnovist movement, and the Spanish Revolution.
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