The International Revolutionary Solidarity Movement: A Study of the Origins and Development of the Revolutionary Anarchist Movement in Europe 1945-73 ... Reference to the First of May Group

by Albert Meltzer

A short study of the origins and development of the revolutionary anarchist movement in Europe between 1945 and 1973, with particular reference to the First of May Group. The First of May Group, formed in 1966, were the next generation of (largely Spanish) anarchist militatants, who took up arms against Franco, and American imperialism. Includes some historical background, documents, communiques, and a fascinating chronology. Originally published in 1973, this is an authorized facsimile reprint of the original Cienfuegos press edition.

85 pages, Paperback

First published October 10, 2005

About the author

Albert Meltzer, described by Emma Goldman as a "hooligan and rascal who knows nothing of anarchism and syndicalism" was actively involved in the class struggle for 60 years of his life. He is the author of numerous works on anarchism and its practice, and his autobiography, I Couldn't Paint Golden Angels: Sixty Years Of Commonplace LIfe and Anarchist Agitation, was published before he died.

Reviews

[R. Reddebrek · Rating 4 out of 5]

An efficient introduction. Packs a lot of information in its short page count.

[to papoutsi · Rating 2 out of 5]

For someone who hasn't study the revolutionary movement in Europe during this particular time, this book is not enough.