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In politics, fundamental, rapid, and often irreversible change in the established order.
Revolution involves a radical change in government, usually accomplished through violence, that may also result in changes to the economic system, social structure, and cultural values. The ancient Greeks viewed revolution as the undesirable result of societal breakdown; a strong value system, firmly adhered to, was thought to protect against it. During the Middle Ages, much attention was given to finding means of combating revolution and stifling societal change. With the advent of Renaissance humanism, there arose the belief that radical changes of government are sometimes necessary and good, and the idea of revolution took on more positive connotations. Immanuel Kant believed it was a force for the advancement of mankind, and G.W.F. Hegel held it to be the fulfillment of human destiny. Hegel's philosophy in turn influenced Karl Marx . See also coup d'état .
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Agricultural Revolution
Appalachian Revolution
American Revolution
Commercial Revolution
Cultural Revolution
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
Daughters of the American Revolution
February Revolution
French Revolution
Glorious Revolution
Revolution of 1688
Bloodless Revolution
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Hungarian Revolution
Industrial Revolution
July Revolution
Mexican Revolution
Philippine Revolution
Promoters Revolution
Russian Revolution of 1905
Russian Revolution of 1917
Revolutions of 1848