1.What is revolution?; 2. The old order undermined: social and economic developments; 3. Political crises and revolution; 4. The role of ideology; 5. Crowds parties and leaders; 6. Barricades and blood: violence in revolutions; 7. Internationalism: revolution across borders; 8. Revolutionary women; 9. Reaction and counter-revolution; 10. Revolutionary continuity: victory and defeat.