# Revolutions: A New History by Donald Sassoon

Revolutions: A New History by Donald Sassoon examines political upheavals as long-running processes rather than isolated events. It compares major English, American, French, Italian, German, Russian and Chinese revolutions with lesser-known rebellions and coups.

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## At a glance

- Compares revolutions across different countries and periods, including the English Civil War, American War of Independence and French Revolution.
- Examines political change as a process that can unfold over decades, with consequences that may be difficult to predict.
- Also considers rebellions, coups and upheavals that have received less historical attention.

## Pros

- A comparative approach links better-known revolutions with less-remembered political upheavals.
- Covers examples from several centuries and regions, including Europe, the Americas, Russia and China.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Verso
- Publication date: 3 February 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 432 pages
- ISBN-10: 1804299928
- ISBN-13: 978-1804299920
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 596 g
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 3.07 x 24.13 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in comparative political history and revolutions across different countries and eras.
- Readers looking for a broad account that includes both celebrated revolutions and less-known rebellions and coups.

## Customer feedback

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## Frequently asked questions

### What does Revolutions: A New History cover?
It compares political upheavals including the English Civil War, American War of Independence, French Revolution, national revolutions in Italy and Germany, and the Russian and Chinese Revolutions.
### Does the book cover lesser-known upheavals?
Yes. Its description says it compares major landmarks with rebellions, coups and tumults that are less remembered.
### How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 432 pages.

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