Plekhanov obviously and stubbornly shut his eyes to the fundamental conclusion of the political history of the 19th century: Whenever the proletariat comes forward as an independent force the bourgeoisie shifts over to the camp of the counter-revolution.
Pinatunayan at mahigpit na isinara ni Plekhanov ang kanyang mga mata sa saligang aral ng ika—labing—siyam na siglo ng kasaysayang pulitikal: saan mang panahon na ang proletaryado ay lumitaw na independenteng puwersa, ang burgesya ay tumutungo sa kampo ng kontra—rebolusyon.