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Profiles of Revolutionaries in Atlantic History, 1700–1850

David Anderson author David L Anderson author Dennis P Hupchick author R William Weisberger author Dennis Hupchick author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:East European Monographs

Published:8th Jun '07

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This analysis of the legacy of Fascism in Europe addresses general theoretical problems related to Fascism, neo Fascism and totalitarianism following World War II. It also examines specific national and international manifestations of these ideologies.This book offers imaginative biographical essays of prominent political and scientific revolutionaries. Contributors illustrate how supporters of Newtonian mechanistic and materialistic ideologies helped to transform eighteenth-century scientific and early industrial life; explain how nationalistically inspired revolutionaries in the Americas and Europe worked to destroy inequitable institutions and establish viable republics; and reveal how biography can be used as an effective tool for studying the rapidly growing and vibrant field of Atlantic history. These profiles demonstrate the impact of nationalistic, republican, and radical egalitarian doctrines upon nations from three continents. Chapters concerning the American Revolution depict the military achievements of George Washington, the feats of the heroine Molly Pitcher, and the brilliant diplomatic accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin. Essays covering revolutions in Latin America describe the leadership role of Toussant L'Ouverture during the Haitian Revolution; the aspirations of Father Hidalgo during the Mexican Revolution; and sections covering Europe focus on the leadership of Brissot during the 1789 Revolution; the salient status of Adam Czartoryski during the Polish Revolution; and the accomplishments and failures of the Irishman John Mitchell and those of the Hungarian Louis Kossuth during the 1848 Revolutions. An essay about Alexis De Tocqueville suggests the motives behind his denouncement of the radical ideologies and violence that arose during the 1848 French Revolution.

A wonderful background of the lives of the men (and one woman) at the forefront of... major revolutions... Highly recommended. Choice An interesting collection. -- Matthew L. Harris The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography This eclectic selection of revolutionaries has something to offer those interested in Atlantic studies or comparative revolutionaries. -- Michael P. Gabriel Pennsylvania History

ISBN: 9780880339704

Dimensions: 222mm x 146mm x 24mm

Weight: 510g

360 pages