Revolutions in World History (Themes in World History)

Revolutions in World History (Themes in World History)

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Book Description

Revolutions have been a part of politics for centuries. Their ideologies, their leaders, and their successes or failures have shaped the history of nations worldwide. This broad comparative survey focuses on five big case studies, starting with the English Revolutions in the Seventeenth century, and going on to the Mexican, Russian, Vietnamese and Iranian Revolutions.

Revolutions in World History traces the origins, developments, and outcomes of these revolutions, providing an understanding of the revolutionary tradition in a global context. Questions about motivations and ideologies are raised as well as about the effectiveness of these revolutions - and revolution as a concept - in bringing about lasting political changes.

About the Author
Michael D. Richards is Samford Professor of History at Sweet Briar College. His previous publications include Twentieth Century Europe: A Brief History (Harlan Davidson 1999) and Europe, 1900-1980 (Forum Press 1982).

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