Fire in the Minds of Men: Origins of the Revolutionary Faith

I have not read this book yet but I know it is a classic and was highly recommended by the distinguished Dr. Stanley Monteith. I recommend a youtube video. Here is the youtube title: The Forbidden Secret Dr. Stanley Monteith

This book deals with the development of revolutionary theories and practices from the French Revolution, through Marx and Engels, and into the 20th Century. Billington traces how revolutionaries came to think of their actions as eventually creating a utopia, even if they would not live to see it. This quasi-religious viewpoint can be seen in the radical religious movements currently active in the world.

Excellent account of all the major revolutions in history. Strongly recommend it.

For the Occult Reader

Good book

Great service and product. Extremely important work. I have read other similar material. By Jordan Maxwell. This is a must in any one's collection.

Amazing the history and roots of US authority.

This is one of the great history books of our time.Billington provides a comprehensive account of the revolutionary obsession from the 18th until the 20th century. He examines in particular national and socialist revolution and the cast of sometimes bizarre characters, cults and conspiracies that peppered these movements.Beautifully written, it is a joy to read. Billington treats his subject matter with empathy but is by no means a revolutionist himself.Gibbon's "Decline aand Fall of the Roman Empire" is still being read today more than three centuries after it was penned. Billington's book will be a must read centuries from now too.

This book is extremely inciteful and I have had to re-read several parts as it touches on metaphysical subject matters. The product arrived over 9 weeks with a circular coffee stain on the front. A couple of times I was contacted to cancell the order as it was taking a long time to deliver. I wanted the book so I persisted in waiting, however they could of taken time to wipe the front cover before eventually posting it.

An extensive, thoroughly researched and highly accessible book that courageously covers the idea of revolution in 19th century, but one which requires patience and concentration. Contains several useful biographies of key revolutionaries - such as Babeuf, Blanqui, Marx - and many other lesser known characters in the revolutionary opera. The author is quite clearly a superior researcher, utilizing a vast range of sources.

Interesting book couldn't put it down

Wow. There's so much behind the Western Culture that I had no idea about. Very in depth. Very 'humanising' I felt. He shows the ideas, the drama, but also the human element. Seriously impressive.

Would recommend this book to anyone

as advertised and on time

Happy

I bought it my son for Christmas and he thought it was very good.He was recommended it by someone else.

it says "Gary public Library" is it stolen ?