Revolutions in world history

This broad comparative survey focuses on five big case studies, starting with the English Revolution 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,...

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Main Author: Richards, Michael D (Author)
Format: Unknown
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Routledge 2003
Series:Themes in world history
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Summary:This broad comparative survey focuses on five big case studies, starting with the English Revolution 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.
Physical Description:pages cm
ISBN:0415224977
0415224985 (pbk.)