by Marcus Schultze, The Unz Review:
Were the 1917 February and October Revolutions in Russia, the major event of 20th-century Europe, the result of spontaneous uprisings by the Russian people?
There are many facts and sources that are not included in the conventional history books. This is particularly true of ground-breaking events that influence the world as a whole. Serious seekers should aim to uncover the causes of events, as these are often hidden, deliberately blurred or dismissed by those who record history.
Even in our very recent past, our present human civilisation does not have an objective overview and rational assessment of what really happened.
This presentation aims to highlight some essential facts and events that are unfortunately missing from mainstream history. Hopefully, they will help us to perceive the truth better.
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Sometimes, an attempt has been made to differentiate between the ‘February Revolution of 1917’, also known as the ‘Kerensky Revolution’, and the ‘October Revolution of 1917’, which saw the definitive establishment of communism in Russia. Though distinct in time, these two events represent two phases of the same historical phenomenon, and distinguishing between them demonstrates a tragic and vexing lack of realistic appreciation. It is hoped that this misconception can be dispelled, as the unity and continuity of the revolutionary movement, and especially of the revolution itself, cannot be overstated.[1]
The 1917 revolutions enabled Bolshevism to seize power in Russia. Bolshevism was an offspiring of Marxist communism, a destructive doctrine that was publicised in the mid-19th century. The origins of this ideology are lesser known, yet essential to understanding the events of the 20th century, including the communist coup d’état of 1917. More details are given in an analysis The Origins of Communism and Socialism.
Karl Marx (along with Friedrich Engels) is widely regarded as the founder of international communism, having been tasked with writing the Communist Manifesto in 1848. However, the people behind Marx played a more significant role in designing the inhumane doctrine.
Moritz Moses Hess (1812–1875) had a considerable influence on both Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. In the early 1840s, Hess introduced Engels, the future famous communist, to communism and also introduced him to Marx. He has been called a communist rabbi and the father of modern socialism.[2] Due to his tireless efforts on behalf of revolutionary ideals, he earned the title of the ‘father of German communism’.[3]
Many statements made by Marxists, for example in their Manifesto, closely resemble those of Moses Hess. He advocated the elimination of matrimonial bondage and the replacement of the family by the state, as well as the education of young people.[4] It has been suggested that he introduced the idea of the abolition of private property, which was later adopted by Marx and Engels and became a cornerstone of communism in The Communist Manifesto.[5]
In 1847, Hess published an essay entitled Die Folgen der Revolution des Proletariats (The Consequences of the Proletarian Revolution), which contained many ideas that were formulated into the Communist Manifesto in 1848. These ideas included the struggle of the proletariat against an arch enemy and the use of relevant means.
Hess also introduced Marx and Engels to international Freemasonry. It has been claimed that Marx became a member of the Le Socialiste lodge in Brussels in 1845[6]
, and that he and Engels were freemasons of the 31st degree.[7]
