{"title":"Miriam Leonard","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiriam Leonard is a distinguished scholar who dives deep into the fascinating intersections of history, philosophy, and literature. Renowned for her insightful exploration of ancient and modern intellectual traditions, her works offer a fresh perspective on historical narratives that continue to shape contemporary thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book \u003cem\u003eRevolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling read, guiding you through the transformative power of revolutionary ideas across time. By bridging the gap between the ancient and the modern, Leonard provides a unique commentary on how past political and philosophical revolutions influence our present-day society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMiriam Leonard's collection is perfect for those interested in History \u0026amp; Military genres, offering an enlightening journey that is both educational and thought-provoking. Her writing speaks to both the seasoned historian and the curious reader, making her books an invaluable addition to your library.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"revolution-by-miriam-leonard-9780226843056","title":"Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA consideration of how modern revolutions have employed tropes of classical antiquity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its Latin etymology, \"revolution\" in its modern understanding arguably did not exist in antiquity, and revolution as we know it today is considered by many theorists to be a term born in modernity. While they certainly had times of momentous political upheaval, the Greeks and Romans tended to understand such events as part of a narrative of political continuity rather than novelty or rupture. Nevertheless, modern revolutions have repeatedly appropriated tropes of classical discourse, such as freedom, tyranny, tragedy, and fraternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eRevolution\u003c\/em\u003e, Miriam Leonard offers a conceptual history of revolution, unraveling modernity's yearning for the new and questioning why ancient concepts continue to play such an important role in political uprisings. Leonard looks at examples of appeals to antiquity during the French and Haitian Revolutions, in anticolonial struggles, and feminist and queer movements and considers works of theorists such as Karl Marx, Hannah Arendt, and Sigmund Freud that foreground an engagement with antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031818813676,"sku":"9780226843056","price":79.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20658843482268.jpg?v=1764149708"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/miriam-leonard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}