Revolutionary Movements
20 articles in this category
Communist Survival and the Nationalist Purge
Explore the critical period when the Chinese Communist Party retreated to rural areas after violent purges by Chiang Kai-shek's right-wing faction.
Peasant Mobilization and Communist Success in Early 20th Century China
Explore how Chinese Communists mobilized peasants in the 1920s, leading to significant socio-economic reforms and shifting revolutionary strategies.
Mao Tse-tung and Rural Revolution in Early 20th Century China
Explore how Mao adapted Marxism for China's agrarian majority, leading to communist victory through peasant mobilization.
Revolutionary Unity in 1920s China: The Legacy of Sun Yat-sen
Explore China's pivotal period from 1925-1927 marked by Sun Yat-sen's legacy, KMT-CPC cooperation, and anti-imperialist gains.
The Chinese Revolution and Marxist Influence
The Chinese Revolution adopted Marxism to challenge Confucian traditions and Western imperialism, leading to the establishment of a communist state under Mao Zedong.
Formation of the Chinese Communist Party
Explore the formation of the Chinese Communist Party, marking a pivotal shift from liberal reform to Marxist ideology in early 20th century China.
Japanese Ambition in China: The Dissolution of Traditional Authority
Early 20th century China's transformation marked by Japanese ambition, Western influence loss, and Marxist rise.
The Early Confusion Following the 1911 Revolution
Explore the early confusion following the 1911 Chinese Revolution, marked by ideological disagreements among leaders and the rise of warlordism.
Communisms Impact on Post-War Europe
Explore how communism after World War I impacted Europe through establishment of Comintern and division within socialist ranks.
Soviet-Western Relations in the Early 20th Century
Explore Soviet-Western tensions post-Bolshevik revolution, marked by military interventions and propaganda wars.
The Establishment of the USSR: Consolidation and Challenges
Explore the pivotal establishment of the USSR after the Russian Revolution, marked by Bolshevik power consolidation and the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
The Russian Revolution of 1917: A Turning Point in Modern History
Explore the pivotal Russian Revolution of 1917, where Tsarist rule collapsed and Lenin's Bolsheviks seized power, reshaping world politics.
The Debate Over Revisionism in Early 20th Century Socialism
Explore the early 20th century debate over revisionism in socialism, leading to ideological splits among European parties.
The Taiping Rebellion: Social Reform and Religious Revolution
Explore the Taiping Rebellion's impact on 19th century Chinese history, marked by religious revolution, social reforms, and significant military conflict against Qing rule.
Colonial Unrest and Spanish Imperial Weaknesses
Explore the late 18th-century insurrections in Spanish colonies that exposed deep weaknesses but also fueled aspirations for independence among creoles.
Revolutionary Movements and Social Conflicts in Europe, 1848
Explore the complex social dynamics behind Europe's 1848 revolutions, highlighting failures of liberalism to address peasants' and workers' grievances.
The Restoration Era: Stability Amidst Fear of Revolution
Explore the Restoration Era's struggle for stability post-Napoleonic Wars through conservative governance and counter-revolutionary measures.
The Aftermath of the French Revolution: European Revolutions and Reform
Explore how nationalism and liberalism shaped European politics post-French Revolution, leading to reforms and revolutions in the early 19th century.
The Transition from Feudalism to Liberal Democracy in Revolutionary France
Explore the pivotal shift in France from feudalism to liberal democracy, marked by revolutionary reforms and the establishment of legal equality post-1789.
The Age of Revolution: Political Upheavals from 1760 to 1820
Explore key revolutions from 1760-1820, reshaping global politics through Enlightenment ideas, leading to the dissolution of empires and rise of democracy.