Age of Revolutions

The Mexican Revolution The Mexican Revolution commonly refers to around ten years, from 1910 to 1920, in which Mexico transitioned from Porfirio Diaz’s corrupt dictatorship to a constitutional republic.   The revolution that took place was both political and social. It involved the complex interplay of several factional groups. It was extremely violent and bloody and is the […]

The French Revolution Summary French Revolution: It is often said that the victor is the author of history, and as such, it is often biased. That may be true, but one must realize the larger problem that this statement implies. History is often reduced for the sake of narrative;  whether that favors the victor or

The Abbasid Revolution Abbasid Revolution: In the year 744CE, Marwan II ascended to the throne of the caliphate. Little did he know that he would be the last Umayyad to do so. After ninety years of corruption, the throne was being pulled from under the Umayyad dynasty, once and for all. By 746CE, A man