Rashtra O Biplob

• Author: V I Lenin

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 1947

• Publication Year: 2024

• Edition: 17th Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 190

• ISBN: 9789392593048

About The Book:

State and Revolution is one of Lenin's most important works, where he delves into the theory of the state and revolution based on Marxist principles. In this book, Lenin critiques the distortions of Marxism, particularly those made by figures like Karl Kautsky, who misinterpreted and diluted Marx and Engels' ideas, especially regarding the role of the state in socialist revolutions.

Lenin first examines Marx and Engels' theory of the state and revolution, followed by a critique of Kautsky's revisionist views, especially his political failures during the Second International (1889-1914). Lenin also explores the revolutionary experiences of 1905 and, most importantly, the Russian Revolution of 1917, focusing on the development of the revolution and emphasizing its ongoing nature. He stresses the importance of understanding the socialist working-class revolution in a broader historical context, particularly during the imperialist wars of the time.

The book discusses the vital relationship between the state and the socialist revolution, highlighting the practical and political challenges the proletariat faces in overthrowing capitalist systems. Lenin addresses the question of how the working class must act to free itself from imperialist capitalism.

This work is considered a cornerstone of Marxist theory, offering key insights into Lenin's views on the state's role in revolution and the theory of the dictatorship of the proletariat. It remains an essential text for understanding the nature of socialist revolutions and the struggle to dismantle capitalist systems.