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The book explores the evolution of Puritan asceticism, beginning with Cromwell and its transformation during the French Revolution. It delves into how this ideology was secularized and later adapted to fuel totalizing modern revolutions in countries like Russia and China throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Through engaging personality sketches, the author highlights the interplay between religious fervor and political movements, illustrating the profound impact of these ideas on modern history.
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The Revolutionary Ascetic, Bruce Mazlish
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Revolutionary Ascetic
- Subtitle
- Evolution of a Political Type
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bruce Mazlish
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9781138538245
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of Puritan asceticism, beginning with Cromwell and its transformation during the French Revolution. It delves into how this ideology was secularized and later adapted to fuel totalizing modern revolutions in countries like Russia and China throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Through engaging personality sketches, the author highlights the interplay between religious fervor and political movements, illustrating the profound impact of these ideas on modern history.