The International Encyclopedia of Revolution and Protest, 8 Volume Set: 1500 to the Present

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This definitive 8-volume reference is a comprehensive print resource covering the history of protest and revolution over the past 500 years - throughout the modern era of mass movements. For more information see www.revolutionprotestencyclopedia.com.
Definitive reference work on the role of popular agency in transforming the world in which we live
First historical encyclopedia to provide scholars and teachers and students with the information they need to understand the role and significance and origin of protest and revolution from 1500 to the present
8-volume major reference in A-Z format, with entries ranging from 500 to 14,000 words
Provides clear, concise explanations of events and larger social movements, and biographies of key people
Presents major uprisings and protest movements, and the ideas, ideologies and activists that propelled them, chronicles the manner in which they unfolded, traces their roots, goals, tactics, and influence, and evaluates their successes and failures
Internationally diverse editorial board and contributors
Includes over 150 photographs, figures, and maps
An online electronic version is also available . In addition to the features of the print version, the online version provides:

Regular revisions and new entries - updated once a year
Links to comprehensive collection through Blackwell Reference online
Links to other resources available on the web
Powerful searching, browsing, and cross-referencing capabilities, including Open URL linking