Stockland, Etienne
Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World (The Macat Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912128501
- author:
- Stockland, Etienne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Macat Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 100
- Dimensions:
- 19.81 x 12.9 x 0.53 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding revolutions and their underlying causes is crucial in itself. However, it's equally important to grasp how these events are rooted in the societies they disrupt. Jack Goldstone's Revolution and Rebellion offers valuable insights into this process. The book challenges the traditional view of 'western exceptionalism', instead revealing that early modern and modern European and Asian peoples share more commonalities than previously thought. This perspective has far-reaching implications, not only for our understanding of revolutions but also for broader sociological theories. By exploring a four-stage process that drives revolutions from fiscal crisis to cultural and ideological upheaval, Goldstone's work provides a compelling account of the complexities involved in these events.
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