A revolution (from the Latin revolutio, “a turnaround”) is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place over a relatively short period of time. It is mostly used to refer to political change. Revolutions have occurred throughout human history and vary widely in terms of methods, duration and motivating ideology. Their results include major changes in culture, economy and socio-political institutions. Here are what I consider to be the ten most influential revolutions. I may have missed some important ones, so feel free to add yours. There is some overlap between this list and the list of significant coups d’etat, which is to be expected.

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The French Revolution

The American Revolution

The Glorious Revolution

The October Revolution

Taiping Revolution/Rebellion

Young Turk Revolution

Chinese Revolution(s)

Cuban Revolution

The Iranian Revolution

The Haitian Revolution