The most influential speeches in world’s history
Since ancient times, people have respected the ability to stand and speak one’s mind. Convictions…
Revolutions that changed the world
In this course, we will take a journey through the most significant revolutions in history. Revolutions, so often driven from the lower levels of society, have the ability to inspire, as well as alter the course of history. Therefore, to understand revolutions and what drove the desire for change, we will look at their causes, which are numbered and varied. Revolutions have the power to defy social and political norms in a way that determines the course of a country, but that is not to say that they are all successful. While examining these ten revolutions from around the world, we will take a look at their impact and how they are viewed today.
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Teacher: James Wareing
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Course plan
Lesson 1. The American Revolution
Lesson 2. The French Revolution
Lesson 3. Haitian Revolution
Lesson 4. Russian Revolution
Lesson 5. Spanish Revolution
Lesson 6. Chinese Revolution
Lesson 7. Hungarian Revolution
Lesson 8. Iranian Revolution
Lesson 9. Velvet Revolution
Lesson 10. Egyptian Revolution
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Format
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