A Radical History of the World

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<p>History is a weapon. The powerful have their version of events, the people have another. And if we understand how the past was forged, we arm ourselves to change the future.<br><br> This is a history of struggle, revolution and social change: of hominids, hunters and herders; of emperors and slaves; of patriarchs and women; of rich and poor; of dictators and revolutionaries. From the ancient empires of Persia and Rome to the Russian Revolution, the Vietnam War, and the 2008 Crash, this is a history of greed and violence, but also of solidarity and resistance.<br><br> Many times in the past, a different society became an absolute necessity. Humans have always struggled to create a better life. This history proves that we, the many, have the power to change the world.</p>

Autorenportrait

<p>Neil Faulkner is a historian and archaeologist. He is the author of numerous books, including A<em>Radical History of the World</em> (Pluto, 2018),<em>A People's History of the Russian Revolution</em> (Pluto, 2017) and Lawrence of Arabia's War (Yale, 2016).</p>

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