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A New World Begins

The History of the French Revolution

par Jeremy Popkin ...

From an award-winning historian, a magisterial account of the revolution that created the modern world.** “A fresh and fair-minded account of the revolution overflowing with vivid narrative detail and clear exposition.” —**Wall Street JournalThe French Revolution’s principles of liberty and equality still shape our ideas of a just society—even if, after more than two hundred years, their meaning ... En savoir plus

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From an award-winning historian, a magisterial account of the revolution that created the modern world.** “A fresh and fair-minded account of the revolution overflowing with vivid narrative detail and clear exposition.” —**Wall Street JournalThe French Revolution’s principles of liberty and equality still shape our ideas of a just society—even if, after more than two hundred years, their meaning
... En savoir plus
The East is Still Red

Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century

par Carlos Martinez ...

China provides a powerful living example of what can be achieved under a socialist system; by a Marxist-led government firmly grounded among the people. The East is Still Red explains the escalating hostility by the imperialist powers towards China and clears up various popular misconceptions.All available evidence indicates that not only is the Communist Party of China committed to Marxism, but ... En savoir plus

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China provides a powerful living example of what can be achieved under a socialist system; by a Marxist-led government firmly grounded among the people. The East is Still Red explains the escalating hostility by the imperialist powers towards China and clears up various popular misconceptions.All available evidence indicates that not only is the Communist Party of China committed to Marxism, but
... En savoir plus
Founding Mothers

The Women Who Raised Our Nation

par Cokie Roberts ...

Legendary journalist Cokie Roberts' New York Times bestseller, Founding Mothers, is an intimate and illuminating look at the fervently patriotic and passionate women whose tireless pursuits on behalf of their families—and their country—proved just as crucial to the forging of a new nation as the rebellion that established it.While much has been written about the men who signed the Declaration of ... En savoir plus

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Legendary journalist Cokie Roberts' New York Times bestseller, Founding Mothers, is an intimate and illuminating look at the fervently patriotic and passionate women whose tireless pursuits on behalf of their families—and their country—proved just as crucial to the forging of a new nation as the rebellion that established it.While much has been written about the men who signed the Declaration of
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If We Burn

The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution

par Vincent Bevins ...

The fascinating history of a decade aflame—and what we can learn from its embers.**"Disturbing and exhilarating." —**New YorkerFrom 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. Yet we are not living in more just and democratic societies as a result. Acclaimed journalist Vincent Bevins carried out hundreds of interviews around the world, guided by a ... En savoir plus

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The fascinating history of a decade aflame—and what we can learn from its embers.**"Disturbing and exhilarating." —**New YorkerFrom 2010 to 2020, more people participated in protests than at any other point in human history. Yet we are not living in more just and democratic societies as a result. Acclaimed journalist Vincent Bevins carried out hundreds of interviews around the world, guided by a
... En savoir plus
Those of Us Who Must Die

Execution, Exile and Revival after the Easter Rising

par Derek Molyneux, Darren Kelly ...

The 1916 Rising is one of the most documented and analysed episodes in Ireland's turbulent history. Often overlooked, however, is its immediate aftermath. This significant window in the narrative of Irish revolutionary history, which saw the rebirth of the Volunteers and laid the foundations for the War of Independence, is usually covered as a footnote, or from the biographical standpoints of the ... En savoir plus

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The 1916 Rising is one of the most documented and analysed episodes in Ireland's turbulent history. Often overlooked, however, is its immediate aftermath. This significant window in the narrative of Irish revolutionary history, which saw the rebirth of the Volunteers and laid the foundations for the War of Independence, is usually covered as a footnote, or from the biographical standpoints of the
... En savoir plus
From Splendor to Revolution

The Romanov Women 1847–1928

par Julia P. Gelardi ...

"A richly detailed portrait of four women, whom marriage and blood put at the center of European history." — Richmond Times-DispatchThis sweeping saga recreates the extraordinary opulence and violence of Tsarist Russia as the shadow of revolution fell over the land and destroyed a way of life for these Imperial women.From the early 1850s until the late 1920s Russia underwent a massive ... En savoir plus

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"A richly detailed portrait of four women, whom marriage and blood put at the center of European history." — Richmond Times-DispatchThis sweeping saga recreates the extraordinary opulence and violence of Tsarist Russia as the shadow of revolution fell over the land and destroyed a way of life for these Imperial women.From the early 1850s until the late 1920s Russia underwent a massive
... En savoir plus
The Mexican Revolution

A Very Short Introduction

par Alan Knight ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
The Mexican Revolution defined the sociopolitical experience of those living in Mexico in the twentieth century. Its subsequent legacy has provoked debate between those who interpret the ongoing myth of the Revolution and those who adopt the more middle-of-the-road reality of the regime after 1940. Taking account of these divergent interpretations, this Very Short Introduction offers a succinct ... En savoir plus

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The Mexican Revolution defined the sociopolitical experience of those living in Mexico in the twentieth century. Its subsequent legacy has provoked debate between those who interpret the ongoing myth of the Revolution and those who adopt the more middle-of-the-road reality of the regime after 1940. Taking account of these divergent interpretations, this Very Short Introduction offers a succinct
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Russia

Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921

par Antony Beevor ...

**“Riveting . . . There is a wealth of new information here that adds considerable texture and nuance to his story and helps to set Russia apart from previous works.”—The Wall Street JournalAn epic new account of the conflict that reshaped Eastern Europe and set the stage for the rest of the twentieth century.**Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the ... En savoir plus

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**“Riveting . . . There is a wealth of new information here that adds considerable texture and nuance to his story and helps to set Russia apart from previous works.”—The Wall Street JournalAn epic new account of the conflict that reshaped Eastern Europe and set the stage for the rest of the twentieth century.**Between 1917 and 1921 a devastating struggle took place in Russia following the
... En savoir plus
On the State of Egypt

What Made the Revolution Inevitable

par Alaa Al Aswany ...

Traduit par Humphrey Davies ...

“Alaa Al Aswany is among the best writers in the Middle East today, a suitable heir to the mantle worn by Naguib Mahfouz, his great predecessor.” –Jay Parini, The Guardian (UK)From one of Egypt’s most acclaimed novelists, here is a vivid chronicle of Egyptian society, with penetrating analysis of all the most urgent issues—economic stagnation, police brutality, poverty, the harassment of women and ... En savoir plus

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“Alaa Al Aswany is among the best writers in the Middle East today, a suitable heir to the mantle worn by Naguib Mahfouz, his great predecessor.” –Jay Parini, The Guardian (UK)From one of Egypt’s most acclaimed novelists, here is a vivid chronicle of Egyptian society, with penetrating analysis of all the most urgent issues—economic stagnation, police brutality, poverty, the harassment of women and
... En savoir plus
Easter 1916

The Irish Rebellion

par Charles Townshend ...

Before Easter 1916 Dublin had been a city much like any other British city, comparable to Bristol or Liverpool and part of a complex, deep-rooted British world. Many of Dublin's inhabitants wanted to weaken or terminate London's rule but there remained a vast and conflicting range of visions of that future: far more immediate was the unfolding disaster of the First World War that had put 'home ... En savoir plus

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Before Easter 1916 Dublin had been a city much like any other British city, comparable to Bristol or Liverpool and part of a complex, deep-rooted British world. Many of Dublin's inhabitants wanted to weaken or terminate London's rule but there remained a vast and conflicting range of visions of that future: far more immediate was the unfolding disaster of the First World War that had put 'home
... En savoir plus
Radical Antiquity

Free Love Zoroastrians, Farming Pirates, and Ancient Uprisings

par Christopher B. Zeichmann ...

“Unearthing the ancient world’s anarchist cultures, Zeichmann presents a compelling argument that authority may itself have always been the real aberration. Highly recommended” Alan Moore, writer, activist, performer“An inspirational masterpiece … Will transform the way you think about history, and the possibilities for human liberty” William Arnal, Professor, University of Regina“Wonderfully ... En savoir plus

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“Unearthing the ancient world’s anarchist cultures, Zeichmann presents a compelling argument that authority may itself have always been the real aberration. Highly recommended” Alan Moore, writer, activist, performer“An inspirational masterpiece … Will transform the way you think about history, and the possibilities for human liberty” William Arnal, Professor, University of Regina“Wonderfully
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The King’s List

par Peter Ransley ...

What price betrayal? The bloody saga of revolution and republicanism reaches its climax in the final instalment of the Tom Neave trilogy.Tom Neave, now Lord Stonehouse and feared spymaster for the republic, must do what he can to maintain the reins of power. With Oliver Cromwell dead, a ruthless struggle for control of the country begins.A Royalist rebellion is easily put down, but is of concern ... En savoir plus

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What price betrayal? The bloody saga of revolution and republicanism reaches its climax in the final instalment of the Tom Neave trilogy.Tom Neave, now Lord Stonehouse and feared spymaster for the republic, must do what he can to maintain the reins of power. With Oliver Cromwell dead, a ruthless struggle for control of the country begins.A Royalist rebellion is easily put down, but is of concern
... En savoir plus
The Great Demarcation

The French Revolution and the Invention of Modern Property

par Rafe Blaufarb ...

What does it mean to own something? What sorts of things can be owned, and what cannot? How does one relinquish ownership? What are the boundaries between private and public property? Over the course of a decade, the French Revolution grappled with these questions. Punctuated by false starts, contingencies, and unexpected results, this process laid the foundations of the Napoleonic Code and modern ... En savoir plus

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What does it mean to own something? What sorts of things can be owned, and what cannot? How does one relinquish ownership? What are the boundaries between private and public property? Over the course of a decade, the French Revolution grappled with these questions. Punctuated by false starts, contingencies, and unexpected results, this process laid the foundations of the Napoleonic Code and modern
... En savoir plus
Oceans of Grain

How American Wheat Remade the World

par Scott Reynolds Nelson ...

An "incredibly timely" global history journeys from the Ukrainian steppe to the American prairie to show how grain built and toppled the world's largest empires (Financial Times).To understand the rise and fall of empires, we must follow the paths traveled by grain—along rivers, between ports, and across seas. In Oceans of Grain, historian Scott Reynolds Nelson reveals how the struggle to dominate ... En savoir plus

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An "incredibly timely" global history journeys from the Ukrainian steppe to the American prairie to show how grain built and toppled the world's largest empires (Financial Times).To understand the rise and fall of empires, we must follow the paths traveled by grain—along rivers, between ports, and across seas. In Oceans of Grain, historian Scott Reynolds Nelson reveals how the struggle to dominate
... En savoir plus
Agony and Eloquence

John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and a World of Revolution

par Daniel L. Mallock ...

The drama of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson is the foundational story of America-courage, loyalty, hope, fanaticism, greatness, failure, forgiveness, love.Agony and Eloquence is the story of the greatest friendship in American history and the revolutionary times in which it was made, ruined, and finally renewed.In the wake of Washington’s retirement, longtime friends Thomas Jefferson and John ... En savoir plus

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The drama of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson is the foundational story of America-courage, loyalty, hope, fanaticism, greatness, failure, forgiveness, love.Agony and Eloquence is the story of the greatest friendship in American history and the revolutionary times in which it was made, ruined, and finally renewed.In the wake of Washington’s retirement, longtime friends Thomas Jefferson and John
... En savoir plus
Entscheidung in Spanien

Der große Kampf der Literatur 1936-1939

par Paul Ingendaay ...

Am 19. Juli 1936 besteigt General Francisco Franco ein Flugzeug in Richtung Tetuán, um sich einem Aufstand gegen die spanische Republik anzuschließen. Spontan brechen mutige Freiwillige aus mehr als fünfzig Ländern auf, um Spanien gegen den faschistischen Umsturz zu verteidigen. Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa, George Orwell, Simone Weil, Willy Brandt und viele andere schließen sich ihnen an. Der ... En savoir plus

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Am 19. Juli 1936 besteigt General Francisco Franco ein Flugzeug in Richtung Tetuán, um sich einem Aufstand gegen die spanische Republik anzuschließen. Spontan brechen mutige Freiwillige aus mehr als fünfzig Ländern auf, um Spanien gegen den faschistischen Umsturz zu verteidigen. Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa, George Orwell, Simone Weil, Willy Brandt und viele andere schließen sich ihnen an. Der
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The Land of Tears and Hope

The Ukrainian Story

par Illia Ponomarenko ...

An epic, popular history of Ukraine**, from an acclaimed, front-line war reporter, directly countering Putin's attempted erasure of Ukrainian identity.**“Likely the best-known Ukrainian after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy” (Der Spiegel), Illia Ponomarenko, author of I Will Show You How It Was,returns with a magisterial history of his homeland, dating back over 1,000 years and bringing us right up ... En savoir plus

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An epic, popular history of Ukraine**, from an acclaimed, front-line war reporter, directly countering Putin's attempted erasure of Ukrainian identity.**“Likely the best-known Ukrainian after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy” (Der Spiegel), Illia Ponomarenko, author of I Will Show You How It Was,returns with a magisterial history of his homeland, dating back over 1,000 years and bringing us right up
... En savoir plus
Rhodesian Bush War

Savage Civil Wars of the 20th Century

par Daniel Wrinn ...

Collections series Savage Civil Wars of the 20th Century
The Guerrilla Conflict That Shaped Modern ZimbabweThe Rhodesian Bush War (1964–1979) was a brutal and protracted guerrilla conflict that ultimately led to the end of white minority rule in Rhodesia and the birth of Zimbabwe. This comprehensive yet concise book takes you through the key events and figures that shaped this war, providing a detailed look into one of Africa's most significant ... En savoir plus

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The Guerrilla Conflict That Shaped Modern ZimbabweThe Rhodesian Bush War (1964–1979) was a brutal and protracted guerrilla conflict that ultimately led to the end of white minority rule in Rhodesia and the birth of Zimbabwe. This comprehensive yet concise book takes you through the key events and figures that shaped this war, providing a detailed look into one of Africa's most significant
... En savoir plus
Labor Aristocracy

Mass Base of Social Democracy

par Hodee Waldstein Edwards, Paul David Richards PhD ...

Aristocracies have always existed at the pleasure of the king and loyally served his interests. Western popular support for our monstrous wars arises from the fact that our material prosperity is inextricably tied to the super profits of colonial and neo-colonial exploitation of the nations of what is now called the Global South. Imperialist super profits accrued by US multi national corporations ... En savoir plus

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Aristocracies have always existed at the pleasure of the king and loyally served his interests. Western popular support for our monstrous wars arises from the fact that our material prosperity is inextricably tied to the super profits of colonial and neo-colonial exploitation of the nations of what is now called the Global South. Imperialist super profits accrued by US multi national corporations
... En savoir plus
Flying Close to the Sun

My Life and Times as a Weatherman

par Cathy Wilkerson ...

Flying Close to the Sun is the stunning memoir of a white middle-class girl from Connecticut who became a member of the Weather Underground, one of the most notorious groups of the 1960s. Cathy Wilkerson, who famously escaped the Greenwich Village townhouse explosion, here wrestles with thelegacy of the movement, at times finding contradictions that many others have avoided: the absence of women’s ... En savoir plus

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Flying Close to the Sun is the stunning memoir of a white middle-class girl from Connecticut who became a member of the Weather Underground, one of the most notorious groups of the 1960s. Cathy Wilkerson, who famously escaped the Greenwich Village townhouse explosion, here wrestles with thelegacy of the movement, at times finding contradictions that many others have avoided: the absence of women’s
... En savoir plus
Liberty or Death

The French Revolution

par Peter McPhee ...

A strinking account of the impact of the French Revolution in Paris, across the French countryside, and around the globeThe French Revolution has fascinated, perplexed, and inspired for more than two centuries. It was a seismic event that radically transformed France and launched shock waves across the world. In this provocative new history, Peter McPhee draws on a lifetime's study of eighteenth ... En savoir plus

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A strinking account of the impact of the French Revolution in Paris, across the French countryside, and around the globeThe French Revolution has fascinated, perplexed, and inspired for more than two centuries. It was a seismic event that radically transformed France and launched shock waves across the world. In this provocative new history, Peter McPhee draws on a lifetime's study of eighteenth
... En savoir plus
The Revolutionists

The Story of the Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970s (SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2025)

par Jason Burke ...

A thrilling and unprecedented account of the radicalism and political extremism that gripped the 1970s – a seismic decade that transformed the modern world.‘Dazzling . . . a fabulously gripping read’ DOMINIC SANDBROOK, The Times Books of the Year‘As compelling as the best of spy thrillers’ FERGAL KEANE*SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2025*In the 1970s, a network of extremi... ... En savoir plus

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A thrilling and unprecedented account of the radicalism and political extremism that gripped the 1970s – a seismic decade that transformed the modern world.‘Dazzling . . . a fabulously gripping read’ DOMINIC SANDBROOK, The Times Books of the Year‘As compelling as the best of spy thrillers’ FERGAL KEANE*SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2025*In the 1970s, a network of extremi...
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Strategy and Power in Russia 1600-1914

par William C. Fuller Jr., Jr. ...

A compelling examination of Russia's national strategy from the founding of the Romanov dyansty to World War I delving into military strategies, political power dynamics, and the historical evolution of one of the world’s most influential nations.Historian William C. Fuller Jr. expertly breaks down and studies an incredibly important section of Russia's complex military history, spanning from the ... En savoir plus

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A compelling examination of Russia's national strategy from the founding of the Romanov dyansty to World War I delving into military strategies, political power dynamics, and the historical evolution of one of the world’s most influential nations.Historian William C. Fuller Jr. expertly breaks down and studies an incredibly important section of Russia's complex military history, spanning from the
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Napoleon the Great

par Andrew Roberts ...

'A Napoleonic triumph of a book, irresistibly galloping with the momentum of a cavalry charge' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Simply dynamite' Bernard CornwellFrom Andrew Roberts, author of the bestsellers The Storm of War and Churchill: Walking with Destiny, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon.Napoleon Bonaparte lived one of the most extraordinary of all human lives. In the space o... ... En savoir plus

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'A Napoleonic triumph of a book, irresistibly galloping with the momentum of a cavalry charge' Simon Sebag Montefiore'Simply dynamite' Bernard CornwellFrom Andrew Roberts, author of the bestsellers The Storm of War and Churchill: Walking with Destiny, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon.Napoleon Bonaparte lived one of the most extraordinary of all human lives. In the space o...
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