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The renowned fantasy and science fiction writer China Mieville has long been inspired by the ideals of the Russian Revolution, and here, on the centenary of the revolution, he provides his own distinctive take on its history. In February 1917, in the midst of bloody war, Russia was still an autocratic monarchy: nine months later it became the first socialist state in world history. How did this unimaginable transformation take place? How was a ravaged and backward country, swept up in a desperately unpopular war, rocked by not one but two revolutions?

In this insightful exploration, anthropologist and historian Starr reflects on his extensive travels through Mexico during a tumultuous period marked by a deadly revolution. He seeks to unravel the complex circumstances that led to this upheaval, starting with the Centennial of Independence and tracing the nations rich history from the Aztecs to the early 20th century (1914). By examining the perspectives of both nations, Starr captures the essence of their intertwined destinies. He poignantly asserts, The US and Mexico are different, yet they are neighbors, concluding with a hopeful vision ...

Discover the compelling narrative of the French Revolution in this insightful guide, originally published in 1889 in the pages of Justice, the weekly publication of the Social Democratic Federation. This revised edition offers an accessible overview of the key events and themes of this monumental political and social upheaval, particularly through the lens of modern Socialism. It serves as an invaluable resource for those eager to grasp the essence of the Revolution within a concise framework, especially during these centennial reflections. - Summary by Celine Major

In this gripping political history, New York Times bestselling author Newt Gingrich takes readers behind the scenes of the 1994 Republican Revolution and the rise of the modern GOP to show how we can lead America toward a more conservative, prosperous future. The story of Gingrich’s rise from...

In The Drudge Revolution, investigative journalist and author of Newtown: An American Tragedy Matthew Lysiak pulls back the curtain on the world’s most powerful journalist, for the first time telling the inside story of how one man’s visionary belief in the potential of the internet, coupled with the post-Fairness Doctrine growth of conservative talk radio and the rise of cable news and social media, created the perfect storm that seized the narrative from the mainstream media and ushered in the presidency of Donald Trump.

Revolution 1 brings the story of the Tunisian Revolution — the uprising that ignited the Arab Spring — to life through the voices of those who lived it.

These are the architects of the modern civil rights movement: 4 profiles of revolutionary groups making change beyond protest A radically different approach to sustaining social justice movements—4 strategies for abolition and liberation from the new architects of the modern civil rights...

A Spectator Best Book of the Year Trawling through a vast family archive and arcane sources in half a dozen languages, Adam Zamoyski has revealed the dramatic life of his great-great-great grandmother, an uneducated, vulnerable girl cast into a man’s world. Her aristocratic position enmeshed...

In the closing days of 1799, the United States was still a young republic, its uncertain future contested by the two major political parties of the day: the well-moneyed Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, and the populist Republicans, led by Aaron Burr. The two finest lawyers in New York, Burr and Hamilton were bitter rivals both in and out of the courtroom, and as the next election approached - with Manhattan likely to be the swing district on which the presidency would hinge - their animosity reached a fever pitch.

The Cow Revolution is a collection of stories that contains philosophical and political reflections.