Episode 6: Introduction to the History of Left Communism

Nov 26, 2025
1h 26m

Episode Description

J. E. is joined by Cam for an introduction to the history of left-communism, specifically the German/Dutch (councilist), Italian (Bordigist) and French (ultraleft) traditions. The books we mention are the following:

  • Histoire Critique de l'Ultragauche by Roland Simon
  • The Future of Revolution by Jasper Bernes
  • The Science and Passion of Communism edited by Pietro Basso
  • The Communist Left in Germany by Denis Authier and Gilles Dauvé
  • The Italian Communist Left by Philippe Bourrinet
  • Rupture dans la Théorie de la Révolution edited by François Daniel.
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