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From 1789 In France To 2011 In Cairo, Revolutions Have Shaken The World. In Their Pursuit Of Social Justice, Revolutionaries Have Taken On The Assembled Might Of Monarchies, Empires, And Dictatorships. They Have Often, Though Not Always, Sparked Cataclysmic Violence, And Have At Times Won Miraculous Victories, Though At Other Times Suffered Devastating Defeat.This Very Short Introduction Illuminates The Revolutionaries, Their Strategies, Their Successes And Failures, And The Ways In Which Revolutions Continue To Dominate World Events And The Popular Imagination. Starting With The Citystates Of Ancient Greece And Rome, Jack Goldstone Traces The Development Of Revolutions Through The Renaissance And Reformation, The Enlightenment And Liberal Constitutional Revolutions Such As In America, And Their Oppositethe Communist Revolutions Of The 20Th Century. He Shows How Revolutions Overturned Dictators In Nicaragua And Iran And Brought The Collapse Of Communism In The Soviet Union And Eastern Europe, And Examines The New Wave Of Nonviolent 'Color' Revolutionsthe Philippines' Yellow Revolution, Ukraine'S Orange Revolutionand The Arab Uprisings Of 201112 That Rocked The Middle East.Goldstone Also Sheds Light On The Major Theories Of Revolution, Exploring The Causes Of Revolutionary Waves, The Role Of Revolutionary Leaders, The Strategies And Processes Of Revolutionary Change, And The Intersection Between Revolutions And Shifting Patterns Of Global Power. Finally, The Author Examines The Reasons For Diverse Revolutionary Outcomes, From Democracy To Civil War And Authoritarian Rule, And The Likely Future Of Revolution In Years To Come.About The Series:Oxford'S Very Short Introductions Series Offers Concise And Original Introductions To A Wide Range Of Subjectsfrom Islam To Sociology, Politics To Classics, Literary Theory To History, And Archaeology To The Bible. Not Simply A Textbook Of Definitions, Each Volume In This Series Provides Trenchant And Provocativeyet Always Balanced And Completediscussions Of The Central Issues In A Given Discipline Or Field. Every Very Short Introduction Gives A Readable Evolution Of The Subject In Question, Demonstrating How The Subject Has Developed And How It Has Influenced Society. Eventually, The Series Will Encompass Every Major Academic Discipline, Offering All Students An Accessible And Abundant Reference Library. Whatever The Area Of Study That One Deems Important Or Appealing, Whatever The Topic That Fascinates The General Reader, The Very Short Introductions Series Has A Handy And Affordable Guide That Will Likely Prove Indispensable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Revolutions: A Very Short Introduction' about? A: This book explores the history of revolutions from 1789 in France to the Arab Uprisings of 2011-12, examining the causes, strategies, and outcomes of various revolutions throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Revolutions: A Very Short Introduction' is Jack A. Goldstone, a noted scholar in the field of political science.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers a range of topics including historical revolutions, revolutionary strategies, major theories of revolution, and the impact of revolutions on global power dynamics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is part of Oxford's Very Short Introductions series, designed to provide concise and accessible introductions to various subjects, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Revolutions: A Very Short Introduction'? A: The book contains 168 pages, providing a brief yet comprehensive overview of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 3, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is in new condition, ensuring a fresh reading experience.
- Q: What makes this book different from other history books? A: Unlike traditional history books, this introduction focuses on the thematic and theoretical aspects of revolutions, making complex ideas more approachable.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding contemporary political movements? A: Yes, it discusses various revolutionary movements and their implications, which can provide insights into contemporary political movements and social justice efforts.