This document provides an overview of several revolutions:
- The English Civil War of 1642, American Revolution of 1776, French Revolution of 1789, Russian Revolution of 1917, and Chinese Civil War of 1911 are highlighted.
- Key concepts of nation-state, personal vs national identity, and what constitutes a revolution are introduced.
- The English Civil War is examined in more detail, outlining the reasons for conflict between King Charles I and Parliament, as well as the outcomes of the war and subsequent Restoration and Glorious Revolution periods.
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