Comparing and contrasting between two historians: KimmelRudé
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Theories of Revolutions Rose Chang, Hannah Eisenstat, Bronwyn Jerrett-Enns Comparing and contrasting between two historians: Kimmel Rudé - Revolutions begin because of the structural inability of the state to resolve crises - The collapse of the state is dependent on the role of the people - Ideologies and discontent need organization in order for a revolution to occur - The people need to be infused with a political ideology - Historians generally undervalue the importance of conscious human activity - Historians generally undervalue the human factor in a revolution - Revolutions are moved by the people influenced by nationalism and socialist ideologies - The ideologies that influence the people are filter down from philosophers - Revolutions all imitate previous forms revolutions - All revolutions require certain common characteristics in order to begin - Immigration of ideas puts pressure on the old regime and provides inspiration for revolutions - Leaders are required to take control of the state and people after the old regime...

