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Dissecting revolutions: their impact and enduring legacies.

"Revolutions" isn't just a history book; it's a conversation starter. Its pages will take you through the moments that shaped the world, crafted by historians with personal connections to the countries they discuss. This perspective adds a layer of depth and insight that you won’t find in a typical textbook, making you reconsider how you understand these groundbreaking events and their relevance today. Whether you're a history buff or just intrigued by the forces that shape societies, this book could add a new layer to your understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Revolutions: How They Changed History and What They Mean Today

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ISBN: 9780500022412
Authors: Peter Furtado
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date of Publication: 2020-09-29
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: World History, Politics, History
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 55 readers)

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Whether it’s because their rhetoric—“liberty, fraternity, equality”—articulates those ideals to which we most aspire, or because we are shocked by the destructive forces that are unleashed when social conventions break down, revolutions hold a distinct place in the popular imagination. And while all revolutions are born of civil unrest, each is unique in that it’s a product of its time, its society, and its people, and the outcomes vary dramatically, from liberal reform to cruel dictatorship.In Revolutions, the follow-up to the bestselling Histories of Nations, twenty-four leading historians—most writing about their country of origin—consider global revolutions, from England’s Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the American Revolution in 1776 to the Irish Revolution in the early twentieth century and the Arab Spring of 2011. Reflecting not only on their causes, crises, and outcomes, but also on their legacies and implications in today’s society, these historians answer key questions: What were the main events and dominant ideologies? Who were the leading protagonists? Are revolutionary pasts remembered critically in national history, mythologized, or even hidden? And why?Authoritative and enlightening, Revolutions reflects on the events, ideologies, and legacies of twenty-four revolutions from the seventeenth century to the present day, providing an overview of some of the most politically significant events in modern history.
 

Dissecting revolutions: their impact and enduring legacies.

"Revolutions" isn't just a history book; it's a conversation starter. Its pages will take you through the moments that shaped the world, crafted by historians with personal connections to the countries they discuss. This perspective adds a layer of depth and insight that you won’t find in a typical textbook, making you reconsider how you understand these groundbreaking events and their relevance today. Whether you're a history buff or just intrigued by the forces that shape societies, this book could add a new layer to your understanding.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.