Historys Revolutions Have Taken On A Distinct Shape. Crane Brinton Points Out This Particular
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| Term Paper Title | Historys Revolutions Have Taken On A Distinct Shape. Crane Brinton Points Out This Particular |
| # of Words | 3969 |
| # of Pages (250 words per page double spaced) | 15.88 |
History's revolutions have taken on a distinct shape. Crane Brinton points out this particular
pattern inherent to national revolutions in his book Anatomy of a Revolution. Brinton uses a
wheel to describe the common cycle that most revolutions share. Brinton claims that the starting
block of most revolutions is the societal problems brought forth by the "Old Regime". Brinton
continues his cycle with the isolated and spontaneous events of dissatisfaction that mark the
overthrow of that "Old Regime". Brinton claims this to be the "first stage of revolution". The
"rule of the moderates" is next in line according to Brinton as a "honeymoon" develops with the
formation of the new government. This government is however overthrown once again by the
extremists in the "accession of the extremists" phase of the revolution. A coup d'état is generally
the method used as a new ruler grows in authoritarianism. A loss of individualism ensues in this
"new society" and often a violent and excessive government is formed. The final stage of the
revolution according to Brinton is "the Thermidor". This final stage is marked by a return to
normalcy under the protection of a "strongman" and a gradual reestablishment of a "society in
equilibrium". Crane Brinton's theories concerning revolutions are easily seen when taking a close
look at the English Civil War of the 17th Century, the French Revolution of the 18th Century,
and the Russian Revolution of the 19th Century. By analyzing each revolution according to
Brinton's method one can come to see the both the similarities and differences of those three
historical European revolutions.
English tumults arose with the death of Elizabeth and the arrival of a new Stuart dynasty
with James I in 1603. When James inherited a nearly bankrupt England he began to tax the
nation without much consent from Parliament fueling anti-absolutist feelings in Parliament for
years to come. When Charles I took on the English throne, the country took to an even more
downward spiral. Problems with Scottish revolts led Charles to request money from Parliament
to pay a standing army. When Parliament refused, Charles obtained as many loyalists and
peasants as he could to squash the revolts. England was in a state of disarray and conflicts
between a parliament bent of ultimate power and kings seeking absolute power were to blame.
France's Revolution began much the same way as the English. An Old Regime was
ineffective and forced out.
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