1848

Year of Revolution

By: Mike Rapport

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Paperback | 19 October 2010

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496 Pages

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23.5 x 15.24 x 3.81

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A "lively, panoramic" history of a revolutionary year (New York Times)

In 1848, a violent storm of revolutions ripped through Europe. The torrent all but swept away the conservative order that had kept peace on the continent since Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo in 1815 -- but which in many countries had also suppressed dreams of national freedom. Political events so dramatic had not been seen in Europe since the French Revolution, and they would not be witnessed again until 1989, with the revolutions in Eastern and Central Europe.

In 1848, historian Mike Rapport examines the roots of the ferment and then, with breathtaking pace, chronicles the explosive spread of violence across Europe. A vivid narrative of a complex chain of interconnected revolutions, 1848 tells the exhilarating story of Europe's violent "Spring of Nations" and traces its reverberations to the present day.

Industry Reviews

Wall Street Journal "A fully nuanced portrait of a tumultuous year." New York Times "A lively, panoramic new history ... a good yarn, with a keen eye for ground-level details." Seattle Times "Absorbing ... anyone wishing a vivid account of a crucial period in European history can spend many hours engrossed in this book."

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