The Historical Context And Contemporary Developments of Left and Right Wing Political Movements: A Discussion with Prof Ajit Jha The terminology of Left and Right wing politics emerged in the late 18th century during the churning of the revolutionary France. Over the 19th century, in a landscape shaped by industrial revolution, revolutionary movements, and political philosophy, the Western Europe witnessed the development of a multitude of political movements and ideologies. The Age of Revolution, as described by Eric Hobsbawm, shaped the philosophy of liberalism, republicanism, nationalism, and socialism, among myriad other political ideologies.
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