Winner of the 2024 Orwell Prize for Political Writing
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and Slate
"A terrific work of history." â€"Dan Kois, Slate
"A vivid, fast-paced narrative." â€"Andrew Meier, New York Times Book Review
The gripping story of a collective passion for freedom that shook the world.