09-22-2003, 03:30 PM
1. Try Webster's or the OED for what revolution and revolutionary mean. If you make up your own definitions, you may fun afoul of running into conclusions that don't fit since you and the works you read as background may be talking about subtly different things.
Remember that politically, revolution is related to the word revolt more than revolve even though things often turn full circle by the time it is all over, see below.
Since you are limiting the paper in scope, you will probably not want to draw comparisons to the American or Russian Revolutions that were before and after the French Revolutions.
Revolution: def 2.
Which definition fits what you are addressing, or do all 3? :)
Revolutionary: I would go with def 1.c:
How to organize your thoughts:
Ok, what did each change permanently, and what did NOT change with each revolution?
What was the economic context of each: how did they differ, how were they similar?
What remained the same after each revolution?
THAT point is a core issue, in that revolutions must change something in order to be considered effective by any valid measure. Also you probably need to address the counter revolution and reaction to both, both internal and external to France.
For example, in the 1848 revolution, was there a character or syndicate of characters similar to Bonaparte who co-opted the Revolution for his/their own ends and aims?
2. How long did the honeymoon last each time? Revolutions go through phases, and many end up per the lyrics of the last line of The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Most also have a version of "The Terror" that they go through before the process is complete.
To what extent was this true for both revolutions 1789 and 1848? Who ended up really in power in both cases, and what did they do with that?
3. If I can find it, I will dig up an article I used for study on this topic in about 1994. It compared the American 1776, French 1789, Russian 1917, and Iranian 1979 revolutions for similarities and differences. The model might be useful for you to use as a framework, but maybe not.
No, there is no link. I used books, and so did my profs. :) It may take a day or two, but I hope to be able to dig it up and give you the author's name.
As to links, you need to do your own research. That is part of the process.
Books? Head to your library. :)
Remember that politically, revolution is related to the word revolt more than revolve even though things often turn full circle by the time it is all over, see below.
Since you are limiting the paper in scope, you will probably not want to draw comparisons to the American or Russian Revolutions that were before and after the French Revolutions.
Revolution: def 2.
Quote:a. Sudden, radical, or complete change. b: fundamental change in political organization c. activity or movement designed to effect fundamental changes in socioeconomic situation.
Which definition fits what you are addressing, or do all 3? :)
Revolutionary: I would go with def 1.c:
Quote:constituting or bringing about a major or fundamental change
How to organize your thoughts:
Ok, what did each change permanently, and what did NOT change with each revolution?
What was the economic context of each: how did they differ, how were they similar?
What remained the same after each revolution?
THAT point is a core issue, in that revolutions must change something in order to be considered effective by any valid measure. Also you probably need to address the counter revolution and reaction to both, both internal and external to France.
For example, in the 1848 revolution, was there a character or syndicate of characters similar to Bonaparte who co-opted the Revolution for his/their own ends and aims?
2. How long did the honeymoon last each time? Revolutions go through phases, and many end up per the lyrics of the last line of The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again"
Quote:Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
Most also have a version of "The Terror" that they go through before the process is complete.
To what extent was this true for both revolutions 1789 and 1848? Who ended up really in power in both cases, and what did they do with that?
3. If I can find it, I will dig up an article I used for study on this topic in about 1994. It compared the American 1776, French 1789, Russian 1917, and Iranian 1979 revolutions for similarities and differences. The model might be useful for you to use as a framework, but maybe not.
No, there is no link. I used books, and so did my profs. :) It may take a day or two, but I hope to be able to dig it up and give you the author's name.
As to links, you need to do your own research. That is part of the process.
Books? Head to your library. :)
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In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete