H.3 What are the myths of state socialism?

While this section of the FAQ is being worked upon, we recommend the following webpages as good introductions on why anarchists oppose state socialism:

  • Anarchism and the Russian Revolution

  • The Bolsheviks and Workers Control -- by Maurice Brinton

  • Freedom and Revolution in the Russian Revolution -- by Aileen O'Carroll

  • What you should know about the ISO

  • An Anarchist FAQ Appendix: Anarchism and Marxism

  • Listen, Marxist! -- by Murray Bookchin

  • Marxism, Freedom and the State by Micheal Bakunin

    The following books are good introductions:

    Peter Arshinov -- The History of the Makhnovist Movement.
    Voline -- The Unknown Revolution.
    Daniel Guerin -- No Gods, No Masters (in two volumes).