Revolutions and the Revolutionary Tradition by David Parker

Revolutions and the Revolutionary Tradition by David Parker

Revolutions presents eight European case studies including the English revolution of 1649, the French Revolution and the recent revolutions within the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe (1989-1991) and examines them not only in their specific political, economic and social contexts but also as part of the wider European revolutionary tradition. A chapter on the American Revolution is also included as a revolution which grew out of European expansionism and political culture. Revolutions brings together leading writers on European history, who make a major contribution to the controversial debate on the role of revolution in the development of European history. This is a truly comparative book which includes discussion on each of the following key themes: * the causes of revolution, including the importance of political, social and economic factors * the effects of political and philisophical ideas or ideology on the revolution * the form and process of a revolution, including the importance of violence and popular support * the outcome of revolution, both short-term and long-term * the way revolution is viewed in history particularly since the collapse of Communism in Europe.

'For teachers the book has a great deal to offerIt enables, in a few pages, to get a handle on the very latest analytical thinking on several key revolutions.' - David Gregory, History Teaching Review

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ISBN 13	9780415172950
ISBN 10	0415172950
Title	Revolutions and the Revolutionary Tradition
Author	David Parker
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2000-10-19
Number of pages	256
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