Originally published in 1952 by Princeton University Press, this first Harper Torchbooks edition by Harper & Row was published in 1960. This original copy is rare - there are very few available, much less in good condition. Condition: Good. No markings. No notes. Pages intact. See all images. 456g. 14x20.5x2.6cm
"Revolutions of 1848: A Social History" by Priscilla Robertson explores the series of political upheavals and social movements across Europe in 1848. The book focuses on the diverse causes and motivations behind these revolutions, highlighting the roles played by different social classes, including workers, peasants, and the bourgeoisie. Robertson examines how economic hardship, political repression, and aspirations for democracy fueled these revolutions, which ultimately aimed to achieve greater political freedoms and social reforms. The book provides a detailed analysis of the revolutionary events, their outcomes, and their broader impact on European society and politics during the mid-19th century.
