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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: The idea of an international union of all trades, and of a struggle against capital with the aid of international…

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The idea of an international union of all trades, and of a struggle against capital with the aid of international support, carried away the most indifferent of the workers.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Kropotkin describes the growing momentum among workers to unite against capital, showcasing the power of collective action.

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