A Concise History of Revolutions: From Bourgeois to Contemporary World
Bourgeois Revolutions
Bourgeois revolutions are a historiographical concept originating from the school of historical materialism or Marxism. This revolutionary movement corresponds to the rise of the bourgeoisie.
English Revolution (1642-1649)
The English Revolution, encompassing the English Civil War, stemmed from social, economic, constitutional, and religious factors. This 17th-century revolution witnessed the explosion of new revolutionary ideals and a reinterpretation of religion and the relationship
Read MoreThe Stuart Era: From Absolutism to Constitutional Monarchy (1603-1714)
THE STUART PERIOD: FROM ABSOLUTISM TO CONSTITUTIONAL MANARGHY (1603-1714)
There was a period of political upheaval and violence arising from tension between absolutist Stuart monarchy and Parliament.
The basic issues of this period are that people should be governed by the king or by the representatives of the people. The balance of economic power has now shifted from feudal aristocracy to the merchant and land-owning farmer classes that were represented by the House of Commons. This house demand
Victor Horta’s Tassel House: A Pioneer of Art Nouveau Architecture
Victor Horta’s Tassel House (1892-1893)
A Pioneer of Art Nouveau Architecture
Location: 6 rue Paul Emile Janson (formerly 12 rue Turin), Brussels
Architect: Victor Horta
The Tassel House is widely considered the first true example of Art Nouveau architecture, characterized by its innovative use of materials, decorative motifs, and spatial organization.
The Plant
Breaking from traditional design, the Tassel House features a long, narrow, almost rectangular floor plan. This unconventional layout is achieved
Read MoreForms of State: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Forms of State in the Strict Sense
Historical Forms
Absolute State
This form of state, also called absolute monarchy, emerged as a reaction to feudalism and its dispersion of power. Power became concentrated in the crown, granting the monarch absolute authority and placing them above the law. The population was legally unequal, divided into three estates with distinct rights and obligations:
- Nobility: Membership was determined by birth, with inherited rights and obligations.
- Clergy: Entry was restricted
The Cold War: A Global Struggle for Power and Influence
Western bloc led by the United States.
Capitalist and liberal.
Blog Eastern led by USSR.
Communism
The strained relations between both blocs was called Cold War.
None of the two superpowers wanted a direct confrontation, but were willing to maintain a tough fight to secure its dominance in each block. The conflicts that existed between them were found and never came to generalize.
The Cold War began in 1947 and ending in 1991, with the demise of the USSR. During these years were alternated with
Read MoreConsequences and Outcomes of Imperialism and World War I
Consequences of Imperialism
- Artificial Boundaries: The colonies’ limits were arbitrarily drawn, often grouping disparate tribes or enemies together.
- Loss of Culture: Indigenous cultures were suppressed and replaced by the culture of the dominating power.
- Exploitative Infrastructure: Roads and railways were built primarily to extract resources, serving the economic interests of the colonizers.
- Unequal Power Structure: A social hierarchy emerged with colonial officials at the top, followed by local leaders,