The State and Revolution

"The State and Revolution," written by Vladimir Lenin in 1917 during his exile, explores the function of the State in society and argues for the essentiality of proletarian revolution to establish a dictatorship of the proletariat. In the backdrop of World War One and economic turmoil, Lenin critiques social democracy's theoretical shortcomings and discusses the emergence of Soviets as the effective government bodies in Russia. He also addresses the right of nations to self-determination amidst the evolving political landscape, particularly during the upheaval surrounding the Russian Revolution.