The book, based on rich factual material, explores the theory of coups d'etat, peaceful and military confrontations, "velvet", "orange" and other revolutions, analyzes the main forms and methods of seizing power. Based on numerous sources, the author reveals the secrets of the technical process of developing strategy and tactics of coups, analyzes the mechanisms of various confrontations and processes accompanying the coup d'etat: political and economic transformations, information and propaganda technologies, the cultural revolution outside of their political assessments.