Mejores libros sobre revoluciones

Este libro se inicia en Londres, el 26 de octubre de 1775, cuando Su Majestad el rey Jorge III se dirigió al Parlamento para declarar a las colonias de Norteamérica en estado de rebelión y afirmar su resolución de aplastarlas. La historia viaja luego por el asedio de Boston y Nueva York, avanzando hasta el relato que el autor nos ofrece de la batalla de Brooklyn y de la osada huida americana que a ella siguió, y que pocos lectores olvidarán. Derrota a derrota, el bando americano parecía haber perdido toda esperanza, hasta que George Washington lanzó el "golpe magistral" que cambiaría la Historia.

A Tale of Two Cities is Charles Dickens’s great historical novel, set against the violent upheaval of the French Revolution. The most famous and perhaps the most popular of his works, it compresses an event of immense complexity to the scale of a family history, with a cast of characters that includes a bloodthirsty ogress and an antihero as believably flawed as any in modern fiction. Though the least typical of the author’s novels, A Tale of Two Cities still underscores many of his enduring themes—imprisonment, injustice, social anarchy, resurrection, and the renunciation that fosters renewal.

Una condena de la sociedad totalitaria, brillantemente pasmada en una ingeniosa fábula de carácter alegórico. Los animales de la granja de los Jones se sublevan contra sus dueños humanos y les vencen. Pero la rebelión fracasará al surgir entre ellos rivalidades y envidias, y al aliarse algunos con los amos que derrocaron, traicionando su propia identidad y los intereses de su clase. Aunque Rebelión en la granja fue concebida como una despiadada sátira del estalinismo, el carácter universal de su mensaje hace de este libro un extraordinario análisis de la corrupción que engendra el poder, una furibunda diatriba contra el totalitarismo de cualquier especie y un lúcido examen de las manipulaciones que sufre la verdad histórica en los momentos de transformación política.

Immerse yourself in the synthesis of history, culture, politics, and economics as award-winning historian Gordon S. Wood describes the radical events that transformed feudal society into a democratic one during the American Revolution. This captivating read is more than just a break from England, it's the story of a revolution that baffled and sometimes disappointed its founding fathers.

Explore the life of the first president of the United States with a gripping, well-researched portrait by celebrated biographer Ron Chernow. From Washington's adventurous early years to his heroic exploits during the Revolutionary War and his presidency, this groundbreaking work shatters stereotypes and vividly brings to life a passionate man of fiery opinions and many moods. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography, it's been called the most comprehensive and balanced single-volume biography ever written about Washington. Perfect for history buffs and fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit musical, Hamilton.

The most authoritative social, cultural and narrative history of the French Revolution, and one of the great landmarks of modern history publishing. 'Monumental...provocative and stylish, Simon Schama's account of the first few years of the great Revolution in France, and of the decades that led up to it, is thoughtful, informed and profoundly revisionist' Eugen Weber, The New York Times Book Review

Discover the epic story of the American Revolution in Angel in the Whirlwind. Follow the journey from tax protests to the triumphant Declaration of Independence and victory, as recounted by historian Benson Bobrick. Learn about the major battles, including Lexington and Concord, and the siege of Yorktown. Experience the social and political history behind the independence movement through the voices of lesser-known compatriots, both patriot and loyalist. With fresh insight and a captivating narrative, Angel in the Whirlwind brings to life the passion and glory of our nation's birth.

Experience the American Revolution like never before with Patriots. This meticulously researched book brings to life the battles, treacheries, and dynamic personalities of the men who forged America's freedom. Discover the intellect, passion, and ambition of heroes like George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry. From secret meetings of the Sons of Liberty to the final victory at Yorktown and the birth of Congress, Patriots vividly re-creates one of history's greatest eras.

This book explores the intertwined lives of America's founding fathers, including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington. Author Joseph J. Ellis focuses on six key moments that shaped the nation, from Hamilton and Burr's deadly duel to Adams and Jefferson's final correspondence. With lively storytelling and a focus on personal character over institutional structure, Founding Brothers illustrates the unpredictable forces that have shaped American politics then and now.

This gripping novel follows thirteen-year-old Isabel as she fights for her freedom during the Revolutionary War. After a cruel twist of fate lands her and her sister in the hands of a malicious couple who have no sympathy for the American Revolution, Isabel meets a slave with ties to the Patriots who encourages her to spy on her owners. With impeccably researched historical details and a powerful story of the struggle for freedom, this novel shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.