The World Atlas Of Revolutions
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Yellowed
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A sweeping work of historical geography and political analysis, The World Atlas of Revolutions charts the great upheavals that have reshaped human civilization across centuries and continents. Andrew Wheatcroft presents a richly illustrated cartographic survey that maps the causes, courses, and consequences of revolutions — from the American and French revolutions to the anti-colonial independence movements of the twentieth century. With authoritative clarity, the atlas argues that revolution is not a singular event but a complex, recurring force driven by ideology, inequality, and the relentless human desire for self-determination. Each section details the geographic and social conditions that gave rise to revolt, making the connections between distant struggles vivid and comprehensible. Scholarly yet accessible, this atlas stands as an indispensable reference for students of history, politics, and anyone seeking to understand how the modern world was forged through conflict and transformation.
Author: Andrew Wheatcroft
Format: Paperback
Published: 1983, Simon and Schuster
Genre: Atlases
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A sweeping work of historical geography and political analysis, The World Atlas of Revolutions charts the great upheavals that have reshaped human civilization across centuries and continents. Andrew Wheatcroft presents a richly illustrated cartographic survey that maps the causes, courses, and consequences of revolutions — from the American and French revolutions to the anti-colonial independence movements of the twentieth century. With authoritative clarity, the atlas argues that revolution is not a singular event but a complex, recurring force driven by ideology, inequality, and the relentless human desire for self-determination. Each section details the geographic and social conditions that gave rise to revolt, making the connections between distant struggles vivid and comprehensible. Scholarly yet accessible, this atlas stands as an indispensable reference for students of history, politics, and anyone seeking to understand how the modern world was forged through conflict and transformation.