FAQ About Hannah Arendt
Did Hannah Arendt write about the American Revolution?
Yes, Hannah Arendt wrote about the American Revolution in her book, 'On Revolution,' published in 1963. She examines the American Revolution alongside the French Revolution, analyzing their distinct political and ideological trajectories. Arendt praises the American Revolution for establishing a tradition of constitutional government and a framework for participatory democracy, contrasting it with the French Revolution, which she believed was trapped in theoretical ideals without achieving lasting political stability.
