The Great Upheaval by Jay Winik
America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800
Set against the backdrop of the late 18th century, this historical narrative weaves together the transformative events that reshaped the world, focusing on the American, French, and Russian revolutions. It delves into the lives and decisions of key figures such as George Washington, Catherine the Great, and Louis XVI, exploring how their actions and the tumultuous events of the era laid the groundwork for modern political ideologies and global power dynamics. Through vivid storytelling, it captures the chaos, ambition, and visionary changes that defined a period of unprecedented upheaval and set the stage for the modern age.
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 688
- Original Language
- English
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