by Karl Marx
First published 1920
In the aftermath of the French Revolution, the path to power is paved with political intrigue. Karl Marx chronicles the meteoric rise of Louis Bonaparte, the nephew of the legendary Napoleon, as he seizes control of the government and declares himself emperor. Navigating a web of alliances, betrayals, and public unrest, Bonaparte consolidates his grip on the nation, ushering in a new era of authoritarian rule. This incisive historical analysis lays bare the mechanisms of populism, the fragility of democracy, and the perils of unchecked ambition.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, political-science, 19th-century, political-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: power-struggle, rise-to-power
Setting: France
Period: Coup d'état, 1851, Second Republic, 1848-1852, February Revolution, 1848, 1848-1852, 1851 (Coup d'État), 1848 (Révolution de février)
78 pages · Paperback