56 pages • 1 hour read
Hannah ArendtOn Revolution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1963A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In On Revolution, Hannah Arendt presents a comparative analysis of the American and French Revolutions, arguing that the American Revolution was successful because it established a durable constitutional republic, whereas the French Revolution failed as it disintegrated into state terror due to prioritizing the social goal of eliminating mass poverty over establishing political freedom.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
On Revolution by Hannah Arendt offers a profound analysis of the nature and trajectory of political revolutions, receiving praise for its depth and originality. Critics commend Arendt's nuanced comparison of the American and French revolutions, but some find her conclusions controversial and her prose dense. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read for those interested in political theory.
Who Should Read On Revolution?
A reader who appreciates On Revolution by Hannah Arendt is likely interested in political theory, history, and philosophy. They would enjoy deep analyses of democratic principles and revolutionary movements, similar to those in Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America or John Locke's Two Treatises of Government.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Philosophy
Politics / Government
History: World
American Revolution
Society: War
Society: Politics & Government
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Philosophy
Classic Fiction