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