Rudolf Rocker (1873-1958) was a leading figure in the international anarchist movement for over 60 years. Born in Germany, Rocker settled in Britain in 1895, learned to read and write in Yiddish, and became a beloved member of the Jewish Anarchist movement until his death. As a proponent of the workers' movement known as anarcho-syndicalism, Rocker wrote for journals in German, Yiddish, and English throughout the world. His other books include Nationalism and Culture , Pioneers of American Freedom , and The Tragedy of Spain . Noam Chomsky is one of the world's leading intellectuals, the father of modern linguistics, an outspoken media and foreign policy critic, and a tireless activist. Nicholas Walter (1934-2000) was an anarchist writer and journalist. He was a founding member of the Committee of 100 and one of the Spies for Peace, revealed only after his death. His books include About Anarchism , Nonviolent Resistance: Men Against War , and the posthumous collection The Anarchist Past and Other Essays .