ePub Sister Revolutions: French Lightning; American Light by Susan Dunn in History

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting perspectiveBy Leon LamThis book is a comparative analysis of the American and French revolutions. Dunn argues that the experience; open-mindedness; gentlemanly manner; and emphasis on the protection of rights of the Founding Fathers are the key factors for the peaceful transition in America while the lack of these characteristics led to bloodbath and chaos in France. The author shows a high degree of sophistication in this work. Well researched and lucidly outlined; this book is an outstanding study of the two revolutions and provides a unique perspective to understand the two important historical events. Her concluding remark on the value of political conflicts in democracies is particularly alarming in today's America; where debates often goes sour and differences in opinions cause acrimony. A must-read.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A Great Read!By K. UngerHaving read quite a bit about both the French and American Revolutions; I found this book to be a wonderfully written comparison of both the ideology underlying the movements and the continuing consequences of those ideologies. This is a very meaningful book; both for students of the two revolutions; as well as for people interested in political science and government in general. Not only does it do an excellent job of distilling the movements; but it is extremely well written.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Revolutions; America and FranceBy Harry TrumfioThe Sister Revolutions by Susan Dunn is an outstanding comparison of the whys and wherefores of both revolutions. It delves into the readiness of each nation to create; implement and preserve the democratic process. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to know why America succeeded in its great experiment.