Coups and Uprisings that Changed History; Revolutions have been called the motors of history. They have overthrown centuries-old regimes and empires, brought new and powerful ideas into the forefront of politics, created new nations and allowed ordinary people to step onto history's stage. Almond's thematic approach draws together the common strands linking these events, exploring within a single volume the events of five centuries worldwide. Thematically divided into four sections - ideological, popular, coups d'etat and national revolts - Revolution! unites events from disparate eras and locations. Ideological uprisings include the American and French revolutions, powered by the ideal of representation. Popular upheavals are those like the Cuban revolution, generated by people's mass discontent. Others are characterized by the rapid seizure of power, some swiftly successful as in Allende's Chile. The final thematic section tackles the national revolts that inspired the 19th-century uprisings in Greece and the Hapsburg Empire, and the final overthrow of South African apartheid. Written in a stimulating and accessible style, this thematic approach allows important examples of worldwide revolutions to be brought together, enabling the reader to make connections between revolutionary activity in different historical periods and geographical areas.
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In this stirring book, Mark Almond's new approach to the history of revolutions draws together the common strands that link these events in four central themes, combining within a single volume the upheavals of more than 20 countries and all the major continents over the course of four centuries
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Mark Almond is currently a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Stanford University, as well as a lecturer in Modern History at Oxford University, where he lives. He is the author of a number of books on historical and political subjects, and has contributed to The Times Atlas of European History. He is a frequent commentator for BBC television and radio news, as well as for Channel 4, CNN and SKY News. He has also contributed to articles on Post Soviet and Balkan affairs to a number of newspapers including the Independent on Sunday. The Times and the Wall Street Journal.
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Will illustrated and lots of text. Why do revolutions suddenly punctuate the apparent stability of states and societies? What are the roots of political and social upheaval? Why do some uprisings succeed and others fail? From popular uprisings to military coups, from civil wars to political rebellion, revolutions across the world have changed the course of history. Uprising! examines over 20 of the most dramatic and influential revolutionary events and the common strands that link them.
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