The first question, is whether this WAS an attempted revolution, or just an out pouring of dissatisfaction with 'business as normal'.

If it were a revolution, the demands seem to be unfocussed. Different groups all wanting something different and, as so often with the left, no one willing to compromise. The right aligned behind de Gaulle whilst the superior numbers fought for a bigger piece of the pie.

This book was written hot upon the heels of the revolt and asks the question as to whether it was a one off, or the beginning of Capitalism's demise. We now know the answer to that and, it sometimes feels, as if there will never be another great change in politics. Certainly, British politics is sewn up by blue and red Tories.

If change doesn't come - and quickly - Capitalism will have the pride of being civilisation's last ruling system. We will die out on an over heated planet... but, hey, some people will have very healthy bank accounts, so it's not all bad news! ( )