Refuting the Legend: On the Words and Life of Louis Mercier-Vega
by James Stout
Zine #33 — September 2024
James Stout gives us an introduction to the life and words of Louis Mercier Vega, an anarchist writer who fought with the International Group of the Durruti Column in the Spanish Civil War, along with an English translation of Louis' piece Refuting the Legend from the original in French.
About the Author
James Stout (he/him), PhD, is a Adjunct Professor of World History, journalist, writer, and podcaster. He is the author of The Popular Front and the Barcelona 1936 Popular Olympics and an upcoming book on anarchists at war for AK Press as well as the co-host of It Could Happen Here. He participates in mutual aid work with migrants whenever he can.