This study is a cross-examination of the theory of revolution and the historical view of English society and politics in the late eighteenth century. Historical research focused upon the most respected (if not the most recent) works containing theory and information about the effects of the French Revolution on English society and politics. Research into the theory of revolution was basically a selection process whereby a few of the most extensive and reasonable theories were chosen for use.The cross-study of the two fields revealed that, although historians view it as politically conservative and generally complacent, English society, fettered by antiquated political institutions and keenly aware of the recent French Revolution, contained all the elements conducive to rebellion listed by the theorists of revolution. In the final analysis, research indicated revolution did not occur in England because of the confluence of political, military and social events in England and France. / Department of History
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/183949 |
Date | January 1990 |
Creators | Underwood, Scott V. |
Contributors | Ball State University. Dept. of History., Fissel, Mark C. |
Source Sets | Ball State University |
Detected Language | English |
Format | i, 66 leaves ; 28 cm. |
Source | Virtual Press |
Coverage | e-uk--- |
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