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The Conquest of Bread · Character

Louis Blanc

A socialist politician whose ideas are critiqued.

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First appearance: the conquest of bread

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Mentioned in context of the 1848 revolution and the misleading promise of the 'right to work.'
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With Proudhon (rivalry): Louis Blanc and Proudhon were socialist rivals, debating the role of the state and cooperative production. With Fourier (friendship): Fourier and Louis Blanc shared socialist ideals, though…

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  • Rivalry
  • Friendship
  • Other

Character groups

  • Economic and Political Thinkers

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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