Tag Archives: Revolution

The Global, the Urban, and the Revolution in 1970s Iran

Posted on 29. March 2021 by Global Urban History

By Rasmus Christian Elling, University of Copenhagen The Iranian Revolution, most historians argue, was an urban phenomenon in which mass demonstrations in major cities led to the spectacular downfall of the shah in 1979. In addition to Ayatollah Khomeini’s politicized … Continue reading →

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The Archive Box #4: The Worlds of the Paris Commune

Posted on 22. January 2021 by Global Urban History

By Quentin Deluermoz*, University of Paris The Archive Box is a series featuring global urban historians reflecting on their archival experience, and on the practical and theoretical challenges they faced while working with a variety of archives in different cities … Continue reading →

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The Paris Commune in Global Urban History

Posted on 28. July 2016 by Global Urban History

By Quentin Deluermoz, Université Paris 13 Translated from the French by Cecilia Terrero Fernández Although the Paris Commune is considered a major event in the history of the modern world – just think about how the Russian and Chinese revolutions … Continue reading →

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