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Fire In Minds Of Men Paperback – March 20, 1983

by Billington (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 134 ratings
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Maintaining that the history of modern revolutions is the history of people in the grip of ideas, Billington looks at revolutionary movements and the passionate convictions and personalities of their founders
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  1. Print length
    677 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Basic Books
  4. Publication date
    March 20, 1983
  5. ISBN-10
    0465024076
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0465024070
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basic Books; Reprint edition (March 20, 1983)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 677 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0465024076
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0465024070
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 134 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book an excellent account of all major revolutions in history. They appreciate the eye-opening information on the formation of the elite class. Readers also describe it as an important work and a classic. In addition, they say it's a great read and worth every page.

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Customers find the book an excellent account of all major revolutions in history. They say it provides eye-opening information on the formation of the elite class. Readers also describe the book as an important work and a classic.

"...Billington provides a comprehensive account of the revolutionary obsession from the 18th until the 20th century...." Read more

"I enjoy reading this book because it provides information about how Revolutions begin and the concepts supporting the Revolutionary's ideology." Read more

"I have not read this book yet but I know it is a classic and was highly recommended by the distinguished Dr. Stanley Monteith...." Read more

"In depth history and very eye opening information on the formation of the elite class." Read more

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Customers find the book readable and say it's worth every page.

"...Beautifully written, it is a joy to read. Billington treats his subject matter with empathy but is by no means a revolutionist himself...." Read more

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"...But it is worth every page. On the same level as 'Democracy in America' by Toquevile." Read more

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Earth that Was
5.0 out of 5 stars James Billington's classic from our time
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2006
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This is one of the great history books of our time.

Billington provides a comprehensive account of the revolutionary obsession from the 18th until the 20th century. He examines in particular national and socialist revolution and the cast of sometimes bizarre characters, cults and conspiracies that peppered these movements.

Beautifully written, it is a joy to read. Billington treats his subject matter with empathy but is by no means a revolutionist himself.

Gibbon's "Decline aand Fall of the Roman Empire" is still being read today more than three centuries after it was penned. Billington's book will be a must read centuries from now too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It teaches you how the Revolutionary Concept began, and provides example through France and Russia.
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021
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I enjoy reading this book because it provides information about how Revolutions begin and the concepts supporting the Revolutionary's ideology.
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Pho Queue
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
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Amazing book that all should read
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Bernard J. Buonocore Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars About Revolutions & Revolutionaries who were not shaped by critical rationalism but by the occultism & romanticism of Germany.
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018
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I have not read this book yet but I know it is a classic and was highly recommended by the distinguished Dr. Stanley Monteith. I recommend a youtube video. Here is the youtube title: The Forbidden Secret Dr. Stanley Monteith
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MOYOSIMBA
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014
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In depth history and very eye opening information on the formation of the elite class.
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Greg Hetrick
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic that remains meaningful
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2013
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This book deals with the development of revolutionary theories and practices from the French Revolution, through Marx and Engels, and into the 20th Century. Billington traces how revolutionaries came to think of their actions as eventually creating a utopia, even if they would not live to see it. This quasi-religious viewpoint can be seen in the radical religious movements currently active in the world.
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Ray
5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2014
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Am still in the process of reading the book, as it is a good-sized tome. But it is worth every page. On the same level as 'Democracy in America' by Toquevile.
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Kwame A Mensah
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
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Good book
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goodpr
5.0 out of 5 stars Revolutionary history
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2024
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Only just begun to read this but this is a very indepth discussion of how revolutions are ignited
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John Alexander
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense, Informational and a must for enquiring minds
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2024
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Intense, Informational and a must for enquiring minds which in today's world is slowly become a thought crime , 1984 anyone! but since it be three books in one it is a hefty read, Just got through book 1 so this will be updated ASAP
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Spikegenius
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2021
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Worth the read!
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Aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but the delivery took over 9 weeks
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2013
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This book is extremely inciteful and I have had to re-read several parts as it touches on metaphysical subject matters. The product arrived over 9 weeks with a circular coffee stain on the front. A couple of times I was contacted to cancell the order as it was taking a long time to deliver. I wanted the book so I persisted in waiting, however they could of taken time to wipe the front cover before eventually posting it.
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Jack W. H. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2013
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An extensive, thoroughly researched and highly accessible book that courageously covers the idea of revolution in 19th century, but one which requires patience and concentration. Contains several useful biographies of key revolutionaries - such as Babeuf, Blanqui, Marx - and many other lesser known characters in the revolutionary opera. The author is quite clearly a superior researcher, utilizing a vast range of sources.
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