JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE SPARTACIST UPRISING.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 142. P. 16 1 of 2

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article "THE SPARTACIST UPRISING" from the History of War journal discusses the violent conflict in Germany in 1918-1919 between the fledgling Weimar Republic and communist insurgents. The uprising, led by figures like Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, resulted in a series of clashes and negotiations between the government and revolutionaries. The violent suppression of the uprising by government forces led to the arrest and execution of Luxemburg and Liebknecht, causing deep divisions among German socialists and communists. The article highlights the complex political and social dynamics of the time, with an estimated 150 to 200 lives lost during the violence. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/02, Issue 142, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:182419158
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