The Spectre of Babeuf

The book offers an in-depth analysis of Babeuf's political thought through his writings and previously inaccessible scholarship. It explores his evolution during the French Revolution, his evolving reputation among historians, and highlights his unique contributions to revolutionary socialism. By distinguishing him from both Jacobins and Utopians, it showcases Babeuf's originality as a political thinker, positioning him as a significant figure in the development of modern socialist ideology.