Category: Revolution
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Revolution Leaders and Masses in Fanon’s Work
Fanon’s “The Wretched of the Earth” established himself as a most formidable scholar in various aspects, including colonialism, nationalism, decolonization, black consciousness, language, and identity, among other things (Fanon and Philcox 25). Much of Fanon’s work continue to suffice as instrumental in many faculties such as philosophy, political science, cultural studies, psychology, among other areas.…
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The Russian Revolution and Its Implications
The most dramatic political and social upheaval of the mid-twentieth century was the Russian Revolution of 1917. Russia was among the most underprivileged nations in Europe in the early 1900s, with a substantial peasant class and an increasing number of low-wage laborers, mainly in large Russian capitals, notably Petrograd and Moscow. Russia was perceived as…
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The Russian Revolution in October 1917
The Russia Rebellion of 1917 became one of the most explosive political uprisings of the 19th century. This Revolution was violent, ending the Romanov throne and decades of imperial rule. During this Rebellion, the Bolsheviks, spearheaded by the Marxist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, grasped the power and obliterated Russia’s bizarre ruling tradition. In this video, the…
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Fanon Frantz on Revolution Leaders and Masses
Introduction Revolutions are an integral aspect of political evolution in the society. The success or failure of such a movement is dependent on the conduct and capabilities of the leaders and the masses.1 To this end, it is important to analyze the roles of these two parties with respect to political change. In this essay,…
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Shakespeare Revolution in the English Literature
English Literature, as people know it now, was shaped by Shakespeare. His famous works include “Hamlet,” “Macbeth,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and many others, and most modern people know Shakespeare’s plays. However, apart from literary contribution, Shakespeare revolutionized literature by setting a standard for other works. Shakespeare’s works created a revolution in English Literature and changed…
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Scientific Revolution and Technological Advancement
Introduction Before the French revolution, there were only two nations that acknowledged the concept of human right, which are the Great Britain and the USA, its former colony. Despite the interpretative differences in the national history of the French revolution, the country embraced only civil and political rights. However, the complicated selection of delegates that…
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Revolution Roots: Political Action and Philosophy
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Revolution is a complex phenomenon, and it usually leads to changes in political regimes and values in society (Ritter, 2015). Thus, one of its essential elements is the fact that the leader has to fall or be replaced (Ritter, 2015). The idea of this social phenomenon…
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Market Revolution as Turning Point in Women’s Lives
The Market Revolution was a significant milestone for changes in women’s lives in the United States in the nineteenth century. With the growth of industrialization, women gained new opportunities to work for money and release their potential outside their homes. Changes also occurred in women’s societal roles and their growing competitiveness against men. The market…
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Iranian Revolution: History of Modern Iran
The year 1979 was very harsh and life-changing for the history of Iran. This event caused the fall of the country’s monarchy. It was affected by social and economic pressures, with the root cause being predominantly nationalistic. The revolution would later be known as the aftermath of civil unrest. The revolution resulted from the influence…
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The 2005 Tulip Revolution in Kyrgyzstan
Introduction The Kyrgyz Republic is a country located in Central Asia that gained its independence after the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991. Over its brief three decades of being an independent country, various political, social, and economic reforms have been adopted primarily due to protests and color revolutions that occur in the country…