Books with title History News: Revolution

Read all about the American, French, Russian, and Chinese Revolutions in a paperback, award-winning, and kid-accessible format!The award-winning History News series presents history in a unique, kid-friendly format that's as accessible as the morning newspaper. Ride with Paul Revere and watch fifty colonists sign the Declaration of Independence. Witness the storming of the Bastille by Parisian mobs and find out why King Louis XVI lost his head. Get Lenin's thoughts on planning a revolution and march with Mao to a new China. Revolution News covers the American, French, Russian, and Chinese Revolutions, and offers a two-page overview of major events worldwide. Back matter includes a time line, an index, and sources.

The definitive, single-volume history of the Russian Revolution, from an award-winning scholarIn The Russian Revolution, acclaimed historian Sean McMeekin traces the events which ended Romanov rule, ushered the Bolsheviks into power, and introduced Communism to the world. Between 1917 and 1922, Russia underwent a complete and irreversible transformation. Taking advantage of the collapse of the Tsarist regime in the middle of World War I, the Bolsheviks staged a hostile takeover of the Russian Imperial Army, promoting mutinies and mass desertions of men in order to fulfill Lenin's program of turning the "imperialist war" into civil war. By the time the Bolsheviks had snuffed out the last resistance five years later, over 20 million people had died, and the Russian economy had collapsed so completely that Communism had to be temporarily abandoned. Still, Bolshevik rule was secure, owing to the new regime's monopoly on force, enabled by illicit arms deals signed with capitalist neighbors such as Germany and Sweden who sought to benefit-politically and economically-from the revolutionary chaos in Russia. Drawing on scores of previously untapped files from Russian archives and a range of other repositories in Europe, Turkey, and the United States, McMeekin delivers exciting, groundbreaking research about this turbulent era. The first comprehensive history of these momentous events in two decades, The Russian Revolution combines cutting-edge scholarship and a fast-paced narrative to shed new light on one of the most significant turning points of the twentieth century.

Learn about the history of the French Revolution with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. The French Revolution came about because of a long-held displeasure at how the rich lived. While the rich lived comfortably, the common people were forced to pay taxes too high for them to pay. And there was not enough food produced for them to eat. French peasants became so impoverished that visitors to France said many of them were as skinny as skeletons. In May 1789, King Louis XVI called a meeting of priests, lords and common people. At this meeting it became clear the common people wanted more power. They felt they deserved it as they were the only class required to pay taxes. In June 1789, the common people formed a party called ‘The National Assembly’ to look out for the interests of poor people. Perfect to engage, entertain and broaden young thinkers.. iMindsJNR brings knowledge to your MP3 with 5 minute information segments for growing minds. iMindsJNR offers 6 main categories for ages 7-14years including General Knowledge, Geography & Nature, Famous People, Science & Math, The Arts and History. Make your MP3 smarter with iMindsJNR MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge to help shape young minds.

The award-winning History News series takes readers to the frontlines of four revolutions that changed the world.Now, in the most ambitious, news-packed title yet from the award-winning History News series, comes fascinating reports from revolutions around the world. Ride with patriot Paul Revere and watch fifty leading colonists sign the daring Declaration of Independence. Witness the storming of the Bastille by angry Parisian mobs and find out why French King Louis XVI lost his head. Get Lenin's thoughts on planning a revolution, and take a long march with Mao to a new China. THE HISTORY NEWS: REVOLUTION covers the exciting events of the American, French, Russian, and Chinese Revolutions and offers an additional two-page overview of major revolts worldwide. Presented in the highly readable format of a daily newspaper are stories about key events, fascinating features, interviews, and even advertisements—all based on fact! The latest addition to an acclaimed series brings vividly to life the greatest stories from hundreds of years of human struggle for change.

Learn about the history of the French Revolution with iMindsJNR learning series for younger minds. The French Revolution came about because of a long-held displeasure at how the rich lived. While the rich lived comfortably, the common people were forced to pay taxes too high for them to pay. And there was not enough food produced for them to eat. French peasants became so impoverished that visitors to France said many of them were as skinny as skeletons.In May 1789, King Louis XVI called a meeting of priests, lords and common people. At the meeting it was clear the common people wanted more power. They felt they deserved it as they were the only class required to pay taxes.Perfect to engage, entertain and broaden young thinkers.. iMindsJNR brings targeted knowledge to your eReading device with short information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden young minds. iMindsJNR offers 6 main categories for ages 7-14years including General Knowledge, Geography & Nature, Famous People, Science & Maths, The Arts and History. Clear, concise and engaging, open young minds to a love of learning.