Takes the British Revolution in the 17th Century as a starting point, then uses Mexico, Russia, Vietnam and Iran as other illustrations of the author's theory of revolution, and tries to define 'success.' By taking the long view, revolutions are explored as much by their impact on the society involved, as well as their impact on the C20th. It is interesting to read events from an American perspective. This brief book will be of interest to teachers, and to able A Level students, looking to explore the idea of revolution from a comparative perspective. Stand alone chapters also provide brief overviews of the specific revolution, so the book may be interesting as an introduction to, say, the Vietnam revolution, or Mexico, or Iran and militant Islam.