A book that proves that nothing remains the same.

History is a weapon. The rich have their own version of events, the people have another. And if we understand how the past was shaped, we are equipped to face the future. This is a story of struggle, revolution, and social change - of humans, hunters, shepherds; emperors and slaves; the male master and women; the rich and the poor; dictators and revolutionaries. From the ancient empires of Persia and Rome to the Russian Revolution, the Vietnam War, and the crash of 2008, unfolds a story of greed and violence, but also of solidarity and resistance. Many times in the past, there has been a compelling demand for a different society. Man has always fought for a better life. This book shows us that the many have the power to change the world.

A global history written from below.