Synopsis
Hannah Arendt's penetrating observations of the modern world, based on a profound knowledge of the past, have been fundamental to our understanding of the political landscape. On Revolution is her classic exploration of a phenomenon that has reshaped the globe. From the eighteenth-century rebellions in America and France to the explosive changes of the twentieth-century, Arendt traces the changing face of revolution and its relationship to war while underscoring the crucial role such events will play in the future.
Illuminating and prescient, this timeless work will fascinate anyone who seeks to decipher the forces that shape our tumultuous age.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Hannah Arendt (1906–1975) was University Professor of political philosophy in the graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research, a visiting professor at several universities including California, Princeton, Columbia, and Chicago, a research director of the Conference on Jewish Relations, the chief editor of Schocken Books, and the executive director of Jewish Cultural Reconstruction in New York City. She was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1952, and an Arts and Letters Grant of the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1954. She is also the author of Between Past and Future and Eichmann in Jerusalem, which are available from Penguin Classics along with The Portable Hannah Arendt.
Jonathan Schell (1943–2014) was the Lannan Fellow at the Nation Institute. He is the author of The Unconquerable World: Power, Nonviolence, and the Will of the People and The Fate of the Earth, among other books.
Review
“Arendt’s admirers will welcome her excursion into the relatively neglected field of comparative revolution. She is never dull, enormously erudite, always imaginative, original and full of insights.” —The Sunday Times (London)
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for On Revolution: Faber Modern Classics
Seller Image
On Revolution : Faber Modern Classics
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 24815354
Seller Image
On Revolution: Faber Modern Classics
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: very_good. Seller Inventory # BSM.TGAL
Seller Image
On Revolution : Faber Modern Classics
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 24815354-n
Seller Image
On Revolution (Paperback)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Hannah Arendt's penetrating observations of the modern world, based on a profound knowledge of the past, have been fundamental to our understanding of the political landscape. On Revolution is her classic exploration of a phenomenon that has reshaped the globe. From the eighteenth-century rebellions in America and France to the explosive changes of the twentieth-century, Arendt traces the changing face of revolution and its relationship to war while underscoring the crucial role such events will play in the future. Illuminating and prescient, this timeless work will fascinate anyone who seeks to decipher the forces that shape our tumultuous age. A unique and fascinating look at violent political change by one for the most profound thinkers of the twentieth century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780571327416
Seller Image
On Revolution
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Main - Faber Modern Classics. When should we revolt? A life-changing insight into violent political change by one of the world's greatest political thinkers and author of surprise recent bestseller The Origins of Totalitarianism.'More than any thinker it was Arendt who identified how movements of ideas, racial theories, people and methods . ultimately disfigured the twentieth century.' David Olusoga'Arendt's most profound legacy is in establishing that one has to consider oneself political as part of the human condition. What are your political acts, and what politics do they serve?' Guardian'How could such a book speak so powerfully to our present moment? The short answer is that we, too, live in dark times.' Washington Post (on The Origins of Totalitarianism)On Revolution is world-famous political thinker Hannah Arendt's classic exploration of a phenomenon that has radically reshaped the world. From eighteenth-century rebellions in America and France to the explosive political upheavals of the twentieth-century, Hannah Arendt traces the changing face of revolution and its relationship to war - and reveals the crucial role these globe-shaking events will play in the future of humanity. Urgent yet timeless, On Revolution is essential reading for anyone seeking to decipher the forces that have shaped our tumultuous age.'Enormously erudite, always imaginative, original and full of insights.' Sunday Times'Remarkable for us, no doubt, is Arendt's conviction that only philosophy could have saved those millions of lives.' Judith Butler. Seller Inventory # LU-9780571327416
Stock Image
On Revolution
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780571327416
Buy New
US$ 15.04
Shipping:
US$ 5.46
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available
Stock Image
On Revolution: Faber Modern Classics
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 368. Seller Inventory # 374295506
Buy New
US$ 15.32
Shipping:
US$ 8.54
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
On Revolution: Faber Modern Classics
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. . 2012. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780571327416
Buy New
US$ 16.58
Shipping:
US$ 12.10
From Ireland to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
On Revolution: Faber Modern Classics
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. . 2012. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780571327416
Stock Image
On Revolution: Faber Modern Classics
Seller: AproposBooks&Comics, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Seller Inventory # 101025/kilham/NKN
Buy Used
US$ 10.76
Shipping:
US$ 19.63
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available