Revolution and its Main Causes

Introduction

• Discusses the concept of revolution.
• Focus on understanding the causes that incite revolutionary movements.

Key Cause: Nationalism

• Definition: A sense of commonality among people based on shared language, religion, social customs.
• Link: Often associated with a desire for territorial claims.
• Historical Context:
  • Prior to this period, large empires contained diverse peoples.
  • Examples of such empires include:
    • Ottoman Empire
    • Mongol Empire
  • These empires were not associated with one singular ethnicity or language.

Importance of Nationalism

• Emerged as a novel development and crucial factor in sparking revolutions.
• Contrasts with historical precedent where empires were multi-ethnic/multi-lingual.