The Many-Headed Hydra - 2nd Edition by Peter Linebaugh & Marcus Rediker (Paperback)

The Many Headed Hydra: A Groundbreaking History of the Dispossessed in the Making of the Modern World Discover the untold story of the dispossessed workers who shaped the modern world through their rebellions and ideas.

This sweeping history spans the Atlantic world from England to Virginia, Africa to Barbados, and the Americas back to Europe.

Uncover the hidden histories of market women, slaves, pirates, laborers, and indentured servants who challenged the ruling elite and fueled the age of revolution.

With an impressive range of original research, this book reveals how these ordinary workers led dozens of rebellions on both sides of the North Atlantic, despite brutal suppression by their rulers.

Learn about their ideas that have much to teach us about our common humanity and how they continue to inspire social justice movements today.

Don't miss out on this groundbreaking history that will challenge your preconceptions of the past and inspire you to take action in the present.