The Crowd

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Set against the backdrop of the transformative 18th and 19th centuries, the narrative explores the Paris Commune of 1871, a pivotal moment in revolutionary history. Gustave Le Bon, a doctor and philosopher, provides a firsthand account of the National Guardsmen's uprising that briefly established a socialist government. This event is highlighted as an early instance of a proletarian dictatorship, reflecting the tumultuous social and political changes of the era. Le Bon's insights shed light on the dynamics of revolution and collective action.