We all know about the French and Russian Revolutions, but there have been numerous revolutions throughout the centuries. The book, written by contemporary historians, offers an international yet unique approach that outlines some of the key revolutions that have shaped global political history.

Each chapter analyzes the parameters, peculiarities, and common characteristics of these movements. From the storming of the Bastille to the establishment of the Paris Commune, from the soviets of Petrograd to the entry of the barbudo fighters in Havana, from the Springtime of Nations to the demonstrations in Tahrir Square… From the 17th century to the present day, revolutions follow one another across all continents.

In a brief, concise, and accessible manner, the ideas, revolutionary symbols, tactics, slogans, and their interactions are highlighted. A panorama of revolutions, a leap into the past of the last four centuries, to better understand how, when, and why people rise up to make history!