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The Theory of Social Revolutions

by Brooks Adams

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About this book

The Theory of Social Revolutions is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Brooks Adams. Catalog subjects include Revolutions; United States -- Politics and government; Courts -- United States. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Theory of Social Revolutions is calibrated from 28,951 sampled words across 5 chapters: sentences average 23.7 words, 40% exceed 24 words and 11.9% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 23.7 words, with 17% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

11.9% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

A few long sections make advance stopping points useful. About 6 calm 30-minute sessions.

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Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

5 chapters

  1. 01THE THEORY OF SOCIAL REVOLUTIONS BY BROOKS ADAMS2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER III44 min
  3. 03CHAPTER IV25 min
  4. 04CHAPTER V36 min
  5. 05CHAPTER VI27 min
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