The Crowd & The Psychology of Revolution (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Two Classics on Understanding the Mob Mentality and Its MotivationsBy Gustave Le Bon
Length16h 45m
About this audiobook
In The Crowd & The Psychology of Revolution, Gustave Le Bon examines the mental life of collective bodies, arguing that individuals, once absorbed into crowds, become susceptible to contagion, suggestion, myth, and irrational conviction. Written in a terse, aphoristic style that blends social observation, historical example, and speculative psychology, the work belongs to the late nineteenth-century effort to explain mass politics after the French Revolution, democratic expansion, and urban modernity. Its portraits of revolutionary fervor and crowd belief remain influential, though often controversial. Le Bon was a French polymath—physician, anthropologist, traveler, and social theorist—whose intellectual formation reflected the anxieties of a France marked by revolution, empire, republicanism, and the memory of the Paris Commune. His skepticism toward mass democracy and his fascination with leadership, symbols, and collective emotion shaped his attempt to establish a "psychology" of crowds and revolutions. This book is recommended to readers interested in political psychology, sociology, modern history, and the rhetoric of power. It should be read critically, with attention to its elitist assumptions, but also as a foundational text for understanding how modern thinkers grappled with propaganda, charismatic authority, and the volatile energies of collective life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
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GenrePsychology
Length16 hrs 45 mins
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Publish dateSep 18, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Crowd & The Psychology of Revolution (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind
7Book I. The Mind of Crowds
8Book II. The Opinions and Beliefs of Crowds
9Book III. The Classification and Description of the Different Kinds of Crowds
10The Psychology of Revolution
11Part I. The Psychological Elements of Revolutionary Movements
12Book I. General Characteristics of Revolutions
13Book II. The Forms of Mentality Prevalent During Revolution
14Part II. The French Revolution
15Book I. The Origins of the French Revolution
16Book II. The Rational, Affective, Mystic, and Collective Influences Active During the Revolution
17Book III. The Conflict Between Ancestral Influences and Revolutionary Principles
18Part III. The Recent Evolution of the Revolutionary Principles
19Analysis
20Reflection
21Memorable Quotes
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