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revolution (from the
Latin revolutio, "a turn around") is a fundamental
change in political power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time when the population rises up in revolt against the current authorities.
Aristotle described two types of political revolution:
- Complete change from one constitution to another
- Modification of an existing constitution.
Revolutions have occurred through
human history and vary widely in terms of methods, duration, and motivating
ideology. Their results include major changes in
culture,
economy, and
socio-
political institutions.