Although the word “revolution” did not arise until the 1700s, that does not mean that there were not already revolutions. For instance, there was the German general Arminius and his revolt against the Roman Empire, or the Saxon revolt against Charlemagne. There were many revolutions before the 1700 hundreds. | Although the word “revolution” did not arise until the 1700s, that does not mean that there were not already revolutions. For instance, there was the German general Arminius and his revolt against the Roman Empire, or the Saxon revolt against Charlemagne. There were many revolutions before the 1700 hundreds. |