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The Revolutionary Life of Auguste Blanqui

Posted by Pete on 8th Feb 2023

Born on this day in 1805, Auguste Blanqui devoted his life to the dream of revolution “The Republic means the emancipation of the workers, it’s the end of the reign of exploitation, it’s the c … read more

Feargus O'Connor and the Irish-Chartist Alliance

Posted by Pete on 10th Apr 2018

170 years ago today, on Kennington Common in Lambeth, South London (now known as Kennington Park), 25,000 'Chartists' met to make their demands for democratic reforms including universal suffrage. … read more