<P> The revolutions were essentially democratic and liberal in nature , with the aim of removing the old monarchical structures and creating independent national states . The first revolution began in January in Sicily . Revolutions then spread across Europe after a separate revolution began in France in February . Over 50 countries were affected , but with no coordination or cooperation among their respective revolutionaries . According to Evans and von Strandmann ( 2000 ) , some of the major contributing factors were widespread dissatisfaction with political leadership , demands for more participation in government and democracy , demands for freedom of press , other demands made by the working class , the upsurge of nationalism , and the regrouping of established governmental forces . </P>
<P> The revolutions were essentially democratic and liberal in nature , with the aim of removing the old monarchical structures and creating independent national states . The first revolution began in January in Sicily . Revolutions then spread across Europe after a separate revolution began in France in February . Over 50 countries were affected , but with no coordination or cooperation among their respective revolutionaries . According to Evans and von Strandmann ( 2000 ) , some of the major contributing factors were widespread dissatisfaction with political leadership , demands for more participation in government and democracy , demands for freedom of press , other demands made by the working class , the upsurge of nationalism , and the regrouping of established governmental forces . </P>
the 1848 revolutions in europe were centered around what common issues
the 1848 revolutions in europe were centered around what common issues
widespread dissatisfaction with political leadership , demands for more participation in government and democracy , demands for freedom of press , other demands made by the working class , the upsurge of nationalism , and the regrouping of established governmental forces
widespread dissatisfaction with political leadership , demands for more participation in government and democracy , demands for freedom of press , other demands made by the working class , the upsurge of nationalism , and the regrouping of established governmental forces