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A '''revolt''' refers to rebellion against an established authority.  The term can be used broadly or specifically.  Some historians use "revolt" to refer to non-revolutionary changes in governments, defining [[revolution]] as a complete change in the political and economic system, rather than just a change in leadership.
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A '''revolt''' refers to rebellion against an established authority.  Some historians use "revolt" to refer to an attempt--usually unsuccessful to change the government or its main policies, while defining [[revolution]] as a deeper, successful change in the political and economic system.
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see [[Tax revolt]]
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==Further reading==
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* Gurr, Ted Robert. ''Why Men Rebel'' (1970)
  
 
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Revision as of 07:21, October 15, 2009

A revolt refers to rebellion against an established authority. Some historians use "revolt" to refer to an attempt--usually unsuccessful to change the government or its main policies, while defining revolution as a deeper, successful change in the political and economic system.

see Tax revolt

Further reading

  • Gurr, Ted Robert. Why Men Rebel (1970)