Revolutions & Coups
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A Concise History of the World for Teens: A concise history of the story of humans so far, and my predictions for what the future holds for the coming generations of our species.
My thirst for information was unquenchable as a teenager. Not just any knowledge, though—the type that could provide a comprehensive explanation of the whole history of humanity in a single glance. I wanted an overview of the entire programme, a quick reference to human history, and to quickly find out what all the knowledgeable individuals were talking about. Congratulations if, like the super-smart teen I know you are, you’re impatient and full of questions! You’ve hit a literary gold mine. If you want to know how we, the ever-complex Homo sapiens, got to be where we are now, this book is your perfect guide.
You see, history is a fun journey full of surprising heroes, twists in the plot, and yes, even a few villains. It’s not just a collection of dusty dates and long-dead figures. With a cast of billions, it’s a tale that spans from the first soup kitchens to the cloudy digital heavens. The best thing, though? Regardless of your feelings towards it, you are a part of this epic story.
So grab a seat, because we are going to take you on a quick tour across human history in one bite-sized chunk. We’ll cross continents, jump through historical periods, and delve into the thoughts of some of history’s greatest thinkers and achievers. And we’ll accomplish it all without the tiresomeness of footnotes or the lethargy of academic jargon that puts you to sleep.
Prepare yourselves, as we will be delving deeply into the mysteries of ancient civilizations in the upcoming chapter. Have you ever pondered the true nature of the Spartans or how the Egyptians constructed those pyramids? Be ready to have your mind blown, then.
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Russia and Central Asia: Coexistence, Conquest, Convergence
Russia and Central Asia provides an overview of the relationship between two dynamic regions, highlighting the ways in which Russia and Central Asia have influenced and been influenced by Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. This readable synthesis, covering early coexistence in the seventeenth century to the present day, seeks to encourage new ways of thinking about how the modern world developed. Shoshana Keller focuses on the five major “Stans”: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Cultural and social history are interwoven with the military narrative to provide a sense of the people, their religion, and their practices – all of which were severely tested under Stalin. The text includes a glossary as well as images and maps that help to highlight 500 years of changes, bringing Central Asia into the general narrative of Russian and world history and introducing a fresh perspective on colonialism and modernity.Read more
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The Enlightenment: An Enthralling Guide to a Period of Scientific, Political, and Philosophical Discourse in European History (Historical Periods)
Can you imagine how the world would be different today if there had been no Enlightenment era?The Age of Enlightenment, which lasted throughout the 18th century, brought about fundamental changes in people’s thinking and transformed the entire fabric of society.
Even ordinary people began to question the entrenched beliefs and dogmas. They wanted education, justice, freedom, and progress. They struggled to eliminate despotic rulers and desired to be governed by democratically elected representatives.
But how did this fundamental shift in thinking occur in a relatively short period? And who were the great thinkers and philosophers of that era who dared to go against the established authority of the church and the power of the autocrats? Are you curious about how the Enlightenment influenced the French and American Revolutions?
If so, this book holds the answers you seek.
You will also learn about the following:
- The ideals of the Enlightenment, including reason, individual freedom, and democracy;
- How the average person viewed the Enlightenment;
- The philosophy and impact of great thinkers like Rousseau, Locke, Hume, and Voltaire;
- How the American and French Revolutions brought about changes to the traditional monarchy;
- The massive progress in education, science, and social justice;
- A brief look at the Scientific Revolution and the inventions that changed history;
- The explosive growth of trade and commerce that reduced poverty and created wealth;
- The remarkable women who stood up for women’s rights;
- And much, much more!
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Underground Asia: Global Revolutionaries and the Assault on Empire
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2021
AN ECONOMIST AND HISTORY TODAY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020
‘Compelling and highly original … The Asia that we see today is the product of the ‘underground’ which Harper describes with skill and empathy in this monumental work’ Rana Mitter, Literary Review
The story of the hidden struggle waged by secret networks around the world to destroy European imperialism
The end of Europe’s empires has so often been seen as a story of high politics and warfare. In Tim Harper’s remarkable new book the narrative is very different: it shows how empires were fundamentally undermined from below. Using the new technology of cheap printing presses, global travel and the widespread use of French and English, young radicals from across Asia were able to communicate in ways simply not available before. These clandestine networks stretched to the heart of the imperial metropolises: to London, to Paris, to the Americas, but also increasingly to Moscow.
They created a secret global network which was for decades engaged in bitter fighting with imperial police forces. They gathered in the great hubs of Asia – Calcutta, Singapore, Batavia, Hanoi, Tokyo, Shanghai, Canton and Hong Kong – and plotted with ceaseless ingenuity, both through persuasion and terrorism, the end of the colonial regimes. Many were caught and killed or imprisoned, but others would go on to rule their newly independent countries.
Drawing on an amazing array of new sources, Underground Asia turns upside-down our understanding of twentieth-century empire. The reader enters an extraordinary world of stowaways, false identities, secret codes, cheap firearms, assassinations and conspiracies, as young Asians made their own plans for their future.
‘Magnificent – it reads like a thriller and was difficult to put down’ Peter Frankopan, History Today
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