Nineteen sixty-eight was an extraordinary year, quite similar to 1848 with its wave of revolution. In what ways is this a strong comparison? Are there differences between the events of 1848 and 1968, which might make it difficult to support this comparison? How would the events of 1989 compare to 1848 and 1968?

Nineteen sixty-eight was an extraordinary year, quite similar to 1848 with its wave of revolution. In what ways is this a strong comparison? Are there differences between the events of 1848 and 1968, which might make it difficult to support this comparison? How would the events of 1989 compare to 1848 and 1968?