The Revolution of Fascist Italy of 1922

The Revolution of the Third Reich or Nazi Germany of 1933

The National Movement or Franco Dictatorship of 1936

The Vichy French Revolution of 1940

The revolution of the Islamic Iranian Republic of 1979

The Taliban Revolution of 1996 and the Afghan Civil War

The Guatemalan Revolution of 1944

The Bolivian Revolution of 1952

The Dominican Revolution of 1965

The Argentine Revolution of 1966

The French May Revolution of 1968

The Carnation Revolution of 1974

The Indonesian Revolution of 1998

The Bolivarian Revolution of 1992

The Hungarian Revolution of 1956

The Polish October Revolution of 1956

The Prague Spring Revolution of 1968

The Polish Revolution of 1980

The Sung Revolution of 1987

The Tian'anmen Square Riot of 1989

The Autumn Revolution of Nations of 1989

The Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

The Velvet Revolution of 1989

The Romanian Revolution of 1989

The Mongolian Democratic Revolution of 1990

The Dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991

The Albanian Revolution of 1991

The Ten Day War of 1991

The Croatian Revolution of 1991

The Serbian Revolution of 2000

The Rose Revolution of 2003

The Orange Revolution of 2004

The Tulip Revolution of 2005

The Tunisian Revolution of 2011

The Egyptian Revolution of 2011

The Saffron Revolution of 2007

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Introduction

Revolutions throughout history have been turning points that have shaken the course of humanity, shaping societies, reconfiguring political and economic systems, and giving voice to the aspirations for freedom, justice, and dignity of people around the world. . From the tumultuous events that marked the dawn of civilization to contemporary struggles for democracy and human rights, revolutions have been the engine of social and political change, challenging the status quo and redefining the destiny of entire nations.

This book delves into the fascinating world of revolutions, exploring a wide range of revolutionary movements that have shaken the foundations of human history. Throughout these pages, we will embark on a journey through time and space, exploring the causes, events and consequences of some of the most important and transformative revolutions in history.

You will delve into the first bourgeois revolutions at the end of the Middle Ages in Western Europe that marked the end of totalitarian monarchies such as the French Revolution as the main banner of freedom, equality and solidarity, the Glorious Revolution against James II of England or the Independence of the United States from the European yoke.

You will also learn about the popular and peasant revolutions of the early 20th century that led ordinary people to overthrow their rulers, such as the Russian Revolution, the establishment of the Weimar Republic in Germany or the creation of the Republic of Turkey.

You will travel through the frequent revolutions in Russian territory, both for the expansion of the Soviet bloc and against it, after the Second World War, and the creation of communist China, as well as the anti-colonial outbreaks and independence of Asian and African territories.

You will immerse yourself in the struggles for civil rights and racial equality in the United States, the student revolutions in Europe and Latin America, and the women's liberation movements around the world. We will also explore the revolutions that have challenged authoritarian and dictatorial regimes in Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, from the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro, to the Iranian Revolution that overthrew the Shah in 1979.

Finally, you will remember the revolutions of the 21st century, from the Arab Spring that swept the Middle East and North Africa, to the mass protests in Latin America, Asia and Europe that challenged inequality, corruption and lack of political representation.

But revolutions do not always have a liberating character or against undemocratic kings and regimes, but some of them brought totaliatory rulers to power, such as the rise of Mussolini in Italy, Hitler in Germany or the National Uprising in Spain.

These are just a few examples of the hundreds of revolutions that have built the world as we know it. In this book you will enjoy the history of nearly a hundred of these movements that represented an earthquake in the political foundations of our history.

Throughout this journey, you will encounter extraordinary characters, from charismatic leaders to anonymous activists, whose brave and determined actions have changed the course of history. You will also reflect on the lessons learned and challenges faced by revolutionaries in their search for a more just, free and equitable world.