Nihilism As It Is: Being Stepniak's Pamphlets (1894)

Nihilism As It Is: Being Stepniak's Pamphlets (1894) is a collection of essays and articles written by Sergiei Mikhailovich Kravchinskii, who wrote under the pseudonym Stepniak. The book provides a comprehensive examination of nihilism, a philosophical and political movement that emerged in Russia during the 1860s. Stepniak's essays explore the roots of nihilism, its various manifestations, and its impact on Russian society and politics. He discusses the role of nihilism in the revolutionary movements of the time, as well as its influence on literature and art. The book also provides a glimpse into the life and experiences of Stepniak himself, who was a prominent revolutionary and political activist. He was a member of the People's Will, a revolutionary group that aimed to overthrow the Russian government, and spent many years in exile and hiding. Overall, Nihilism As It Is offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual and political climate of late 19th century Russia, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of nihilism and revolutionary movements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.