The International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest : 1500 to the present
The International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest : 1500 to the present
The Encyclopedia is a comprehensive resource covering the history of protest and revolution over the past 500 years – throughout the modern era of mass movements.
The first historical encyclopedia of its kind, it contains:
- Specially commissioned entries in A-Z format, from an internationally diverse editorial board and contributors
- Clear, concise explanations of events and larger social movements, and biographies of key people – ranging from 250 to 5000 words
- Summaries of major uprisings and protest movements: the ideas, ideologies, and activists that propelled them; how they unfolded; their roots, goals, tactics, and influence; and their successes and failures
- Over 150 photographs, figures, and maps