revolutionaries

Presents a bilingual biography of Jos? Mart?, who fell in love with the natural beauty of his native Cuba at a young age. At that time, Cuba was a Spanish colony and slavery was the law of the land. Witnessing the cruelties of slavery on a sugar plantation, Mart? pledged to use his writing to advocate for Cuban independence in order to stop slavery. Declared an enemy of Spain by age seventeen, Mart? was compelled to flee, traveling the world before settling in New York City. However, being away from Cuba made him sick until a doctor ordered him to travel the Catskill Mountains, and the beauty of the land once again inspired him to fight for freedom for all men and women.

Born into the Indian untouchable class, but possessing the rare gift of a higher education, Sujatha Gidla travels to India to interview her family about the sociopolitical forces that helped shape her family history. From her uncles' political allegiances to her mother's difficulty living in the caste system, Gidla recounts testimonies from first-hand accounts of what life is like in India as an untouchable.

"The year 1968 is recalled most of all as a year when revolution beckoned or threatened. On the 50th anniversary of that tumultuous year, cultural historians Robert Cottrell and Blaine T. Browne provide a well-informed, up-to-date synthesis of the events that rocked the world, emphasizing the revolutionary possibilities"--Provided by publisher.

Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom.

As an English corset-maker's son, Thomas Paine was expected to spend his life sewing women's underwear. But as a teenager, Thomas dared to change his destiny, enduring years of struggle until a meeting with Benjamin Franklin brought Thomas to America in 1774 and into the American Revolution.

"A nonfiction collection of profiles of prominent activists for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the life and legacy of the woman remembered as the maker of the first American flag, which was secretly presented to General George Washington in Philadelphia in 1776.

Provides a comprehensive, in-depth biography of Vladimir Lenin that offers a political and personal portrait of the twentieth-century Russian leader. Describes his upbringing and early years; his exile in Europe; his return to Petrograd in 1917 to lead the first communist revolution in history; his brutal and deadly dictatorship; and his final days. Draws on Lenin's personal papers that are now available.

A biography of Cuban revolutionary and head of state, Fidel Castro, which looks at his childhood, how he became a hero to Cuba, how he led Cuba, and more.

Thomas Paine was the best-known rebel of his time. From England to America, and from America to France, he spread a doctrine of revolution and liberty. This volume uses inspiring quotes to highlight Paine's contributions. Through Paine's own words, along with photographs and primary documents, this text explores the American and French revolutions. In addition to Paine's contributions, the text also discusses the actions of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and others. Students will be guided through their reading with a glossary of important words, a timeline, and references for further reading on the topic.