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In reply to the discussion: The Russian Revolution 1917 [View all]

bucolic_frolic

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2. Posted because the October Revolution is about the clearest instance of insurrection around
Tue Feb 16, 2021, 08:54 PM
Feb 2021

An armed minority, cut deals with opponents, gave speeches, saw a path to power and seized it. Insurrections, especially in major powers, are very rare.

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