Description: Revolutions shape world politics today as they have done for the past three hundred years. This volume shows why revolutions occur, how they unfold, and where they created democracies and dictatorships. Jack A. Goldstone presents the history of revolutions from America and France to the collapse of the Soviet Union, 'People Power' revolutions, and the Arab revolts.
Review Quotes: "Although written for a general audience, Revolutions is an excellent overview of the topic and as such deserves a wide reading." -CHOICE