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America Transformed: Sixty Years of Revolutionary Change, 1941–2001
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written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
This 2006 book examines the period 1941–2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business systems, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior...
written by Richard M. Abrams, 1932- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2006, originally published 2006), 367 page(s)
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Cambridge Latin American Studies, 27, A History of the Bolivian Labour Movement 1848–1971
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written by Guillermo Lora, 1922-2009, in Cambridge Latin American Studies, 27 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008, originally published 1977), 422 page(s)
This book is an abridgement and translation of Guillermo Lora's five-volume history. It deals with the strengthening and radicalisation of Bolivia's organised labour movement, which culminated in the drastic revolutionary changes of the 1950s.
written by Guillermo Lora, 1922-2009, in Cambridge Latin American Studies, 27 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2008, originally published 1977), 422 page(s)
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Cuba: In the Shadow of Doubt
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directed by Jim Burroughs, fl. 1981-2010; produced by Suzanne Bauman, fl. 1982-2013 and Carol Polakoff (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987, originally published 1986), 1 hour
Filmed on location at La Plata, Castro's former guerrilla headquarters- the first time any foreign film crew had been permitted there - the documentary examines the origins of Castro's revolution, and its ultimate successes and failures. It places U.S.-Cuban relations within the context of history, dating back to...
directed by Jim Burroughs, fl. 1981-2010; produced by Suzanne Bauman, fl. 1982-2013 and Carol Polakoff (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987, originally published 1986), 1 hour
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The Dynamics of the Iranian Revolution: The Pahlavis’ Triumph and Tragedy
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written by Jahangir Amuzegar, 1920-2018 (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1991), 369 page(s)
Going back to the turn of the century, this book offers a cogent analysis and an objective assessment of the origins and dimensions of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. It reassesses the narrowly focused post-revolution explanations, as it traces the fate of the Pahlavi dynasty to deep-rooted and structural weaknesses...
written by Jahangir Amuzegar, 1920-2018 (Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1991), 369 page(s)
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Fond Memories of Cuba
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directed by David Bradbury, 1951-; produced by David Bradbury, 1951-, Australian Film Finance Corporation and Frontline Films (New South Wales: Frontline Films, 2002), 1 hour 18 mins

A film that expresses the passionate vitality of the Cuban people and their willingness to embrace life and “get on with it” despite the challenges facing the island nation. Jim Mitsos is an 86 year old millionaire socialist who has not lost ‘the faith’, despite the collapse of the Soviet Union. He still b...

directed by David Bradbury, 1951-; produced by David Bradbury, 1951-, Australian Film Finance Corporation and Frontline Films (New South Wales: Frontline Films, 2002), 1 hour 18 mins
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The French Revolution: An Economic Interpretation
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written by Florin Aftalion, 1937- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1990, originally published 1987), 246 page(s)
The French Revolution and British Popular Politics makes an unusually integrated and coherent collection of essays, substantially advancing knowledge in this controversial area and bringing together important work by senior figures in the field.
written by Florin Aftalion, 1937- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1990, originally published 1987), 246 page(s)
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The Genesis of the French Revolution: A Global Historical Interpretation
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written by Bailey Stone, 1946- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1994, originally published 1994), 280 page(s)
This book, first published in 1994, offers an interesting synthesis of the long- and short-term causes of the French Revolution by focusing upon the country, and its revolution, within its international setting.
written by Bailey Stone, 1946- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1994, originally published 1994), 280 page(s)
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written by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. Foreign Broadcast Information Service, in Afghanistan: An American Perspective, of Library of Congress (1981), Refugees , 6 page(s)
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Reform and Revolution in France: The Politics of Transition, 1774–1791
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written by Peter M. Jones, 1949- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2009, originally published 1995), 294 page(s)
This is an up-to-date textbook which links together the end of the French old regime and the start of the Revolution, two periods of history which are often studied in isolation. It combines social and political interpretations of the 'origins' of the Revolution, and takes full account of current debates.
written by Peter M. Jones, 1949- (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2009, originally published 1995), 294 page(s)
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Revolutions, Madagascar:  Seven Months of Chaos
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directed by Gaël Mocaër, 1972-; produced by Michel Noll, 1949-, C'est à voir, in Revolutions (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2012), 53 mins
December 16, 2001: Madagascar, one of the world's poorest countries falls into chaos. The roots of this crisis are two men fighting to control disputed election results: Didier Ratsiraka, the incumbent president, and his foe, Marc Ravalomanana, the presidential candidate. For seven months, Madagascar is asphyxiate...
directed by Gaël Mocaër, 1972-; produced by Michel Noll, 1949-, C'est à voir, in Revolutions (Wheeling, IL: Film Ideas, 2012), 53 mins
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