Reinterpreting Revolution in Twentieth-Century Europe

Until the dramatic fall of Communist regimes in the East placed the possibility of revolution on the agenda once again, sudden and decisive political change had appeared a largely anachronistic phenomenon in Europe.

Looking back over the 20th century, it is plausible to argue that the 20th, rather than the 19th has been the "most revolutionary of centuries".

In this volume, specialists from a variety of disciplines examine the changing and conflicting meanings of revolution in modern and contemporary Europe.

Contributions include both broad essays on the global and historical context of European revolution and specific case studies reinterpreting a variety of revolutionary experiences.