The Dynamite Club: Anarchism and Terrorism in 19th Century France - Lecture 8

Explore the history and ideology of anarchism in this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's "France Since 1871" course. Delve into the roots of anarchism, examining its founders and the French context. Learn about the legacy of Ravachol and the story of Émile Henry, a prominent individualist anarchist. Analyze Henry's actions, including the bombing and its aftermath. Compare historical anarchism to modern terrorism, drawing parallels and distinctions. Gain insights into the anarchist movement's goal of destroying the state rather than capturing power, and understand the differences between anarchists and other leftist groups. Examine the origins of modern terrorism practices and the consequences of both individual and state-sponsored acts of terror.

- Chapter 1. The Roots of Anarchism: Founders and the French Context
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- Chapter 2. The Legacy of Ravachol
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- Chapter 3. The Story of Émile Henry: The Individualist Anarchist
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- Chapter 4. Henry's Deed: The Bomb and the Aftermath
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- Chapter 5. Anarchism Today: Symmetries with Modern Terrorism
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