A Comparison of the French and Russion Revolutions

It is said that history repeats itself. While this is true, it may not always be exact. The French and Russian revolutions are two perfect examples of this concept. There are many similarities and differences between them, which, upon careful examination of each event in history, become very apparent. Overall, the French and Russian revolutions are very much alike, because of their beginnings and ends, but different in the way in which they both played …showed first 75 words of 746 total…

…showed last 75 words of 746 total…alike in many ways, yet at the same time, they were very different. The demand for bread, as well as the bloody endings of each, make them quite similar, but the precursor to each revolution, as well as the events that occurred during them make them worlds apart. Although there are many differences, and just as many similarities, one can only be certain of one thing, and that is that history does indeed repeat itself.