The Past and Future(s) of Revolutions

A Global Exploration

March 9 - 12, 2009

 
 

Day One


Monday, March 9


What is Revolution?


On the conference’s opening day we will examine the idea of revolution in general and explore its meaning with reference to the legacies of four major revolutions: the American Revolution (1775–83), the French Revolution (1787-99), the Haitian Revolution (1791–1804), and the Mexican Revolution (1910–20).



















                 American Revolution (1775-83)                                       French Revolution (1787-99)




















                   Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)                                   Mexican Revolution (1910-20)






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