Revolutions and World Politics
the Rise and Fall of the Sixth Great Power

The relation of revolutions to international relations is central to modern history. By putting the international politics of revolution centre stage, Fred Halliday's book contributes to the understanding of both revolution and world politics.

The relation of revolutions to international relations is central to modern history. Revolutions have, as much as war or nationalism, shaped the development of world politics. Equally, revolutions have been, in cause, ideology and consequence, international events. By putting the international politics of revolution centre stage, Fred Halliday's book contributes to the understanding of both revolution and world politics.

Introduction: Revolutions and the International PART 1: THE INTERNATIONALIST ENGAGEMENT The Rise and Decline of 'Revolution' 1789-1989: History and Theory Internationalism in Theory: A World-Historical Vision Internationalism in Practice: Export of Revolution The Antinomies of Revolutionary Foreign Policy PART 2: REVOLUTIONS AND THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM The International as Cause The International Dimensions of Revolution: Myths and Theories Responses in the System: Counter-Revolution and Containment Revolutions and War Systemic Constraints: Revolutionary 'Transformation' and Autarky PART 3: CONCLUSION: THEORETICAL AND HISTORICAL International Relations: Competing Theories Revolutions in World Politics