What is another word for palace revolutions?
Pronunciation: [pˈalɪs ɹˌɛvəlˈuːʃənz] (IPA) 
Palace revolutions, also known as coups d'etat, refer to the sudden overthrow of a monarch or leader of a country from within the walls of their official residence, i.e. the palace. There are various other terms that have been used to describe palace revolutions; some of these include palace coups, palace revolts, palace overthrow, and palace uprisings. These terms all refer to similar events and share the common feature of overthrowing an incumbent leader and government. Historically, palace revolutions have been a common means of acquiring power, particularly in monarchical systems. Despite the different terms used to describe these events, they all reflect the same underlying desire by those involved to take power by force and claim the palace as their own.
