The Great Upheaval

Jay Winik's 'The Great Upheaval' masterfully weaves together the stories of the American and French Revolutions and the reign of Catherine the Great in Russia, highlighting how these events intertwined to change the course of civilization.

The book provides a sweeping narrative that includes influential figures like Washington, Jefferson, Louis XVI, and Robespierre, illustrating the fluidity and interconnectedness of the era.