Revolutions are not Complete Resets
Political revolutions are never a complete “reset” in that there are pieces of the old system that grow into the new. Social structures have inertia, as elements of the prior structure transfer their energy into the new power regime. These familiar elements mitigate some of the volatility of transitioning to a new system. Stated differently, most revolutions are not a complete reset but more of a partial recalibration.
It must be noted that many of the political paradigm shifts in history have relied upon existing administration systems to facilitate the transition to the next power regime. Two examples of this phenomenon are illustrated below:
