Covering the period from the American Revolution to the Second World War and ranging over five continents, the essays in this book bring to light the many ‘masculinities’ that shaped - and were shaped by - political and military modernity. Preceded by extensive historical and theoretical introductions, the volume is clearly divided into sections on revolution, nation, politics and subjectivity
Contains Luxemburg's writings in English translation, divided in five parts. I. Political economy, imperialism, and non-western Societies: II. The politics of revolution: critique of reformism, theory of the mass strike, writings on women (including 'Writings on women, 1902-14'): III. spontaneity, organization, and democracy in the disputes with Lenin: IV. From opposition to world war to the actuality of revolution: V. Selected correspondence, 1899-1917.