State and Revolution

"State and Revolution" is a political work by Vladimir Lenin, written in 1917. In it, Lenin argues that the state is a tool for class oppression, primarily serving the interests of the ruling class. He advocates for a proletarian revolution to overthrow capitalism and establish a dictatorship of the proletariat, which he believes will lead to a classless society. Lenin explores the role of the state during and after the revolution, emphasizing the need for the working class to dismantle the existing state structures and create a new governance system focused on social equality and justice.