Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin
Memoirs of a revolutionist
"Memoirs of a revolutionist" by Pyotr Alekseevich Kropotkin is an autobiography first published between 1898 and 1899. Kropotkin recounts his transformation from Russian aristocrat to anarchist revolutionary, tracing his childhood, education in cadet corps, geographical expeditions, and political awakening. The narrative follows his involvement in radical circles, dramatic escape from Russian prison, and subsequent exile in Western Europe, where he continued advocating for socialist causes while developing his anarchist philosophy.