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Publication
Vintage (1965), Edition: Revised, 320 pages
Description
The definitive, hugely influential comparative history of the English, American, French and Russian revolutions from a renowned American scholar. "Classic" and "famous," The Anatomy of Revolution examines the patterns and processes that all revolutions share. "Such is [Professor Brinton's] wit and historical knowledge that what might have become a syllogistic hash in lesser hands turns out to be a keen and perceptive exposition and , like a well-conducted seminar, sets the mind of the reader racing off on its owns." --The New Yorker
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LibraryThing member AlexTheHunn
Brinton examines four major revolutions -- English, American, French, and Russian -- using the imagery of a disease. He proceeds through the stages of the disease, the onset, the fever, the aftermath / recovery and shows how revolutions have a chartible lifespan as well. While the specific details
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LibraryThing member asphaltjunkie
The Bible of Revolutionary Theory. Everything that has been written on the subject since its publication is firmly rooted in Brinton's work.
LibraryThing member jcovington
While his concepts are dated, Crane Brinton's work provides a very clear and concise method for analyzing and comparing Revolutions. It is a fun way to introduce Historiography.
LibraryThing member carterchristian1
Essential for the study of revolutions. First published in 1938, revised regularly through the next decades.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1938
1952 (Revised)
1965 (Revised and Expanded)
Physical description
320 p.; 4.2 inches
ISBN
0394700449 / 9780394700441