"Epic and vivid. His ambitious triple play – weaving together the stories of Russia, America, and France – offers a fresh take on the era, and his enthusiasm gives readers a treat. Winik strips away the patina of mythology to reveal the contradictions and internal battles that make historical figures so intriguing.”
– Christian Science Monitor read more »
Jay Winik is one of the nation's leading historians and the author of the New York Times bestsellers April 1865 and The Great Upheaval. read more »
Media & Events
- The Great Upheaval hits the New York Times Bestseller List: 09/07
- Interview by Edward Morris in BookPage
- “An Historic Birth” - Interview in The National Review
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Books
New York Times Bestseller
Award-winning documentary on the History Channel