Western Civilization: Volume II: Since 1500

This textbook provides a good overview of the important period of history (from the 1700s to the present), but it certainly does not interact with readers. It is like reading old, old and dry academic papers that rarely break monotony. My history professor asked us to read the entire contents covering the cover. Oh. At least it can be counted in the reading list of Goodreads' book in 2014.

Professor Lugo William Hendricks March 17, 2015 World Civilization Ⅱ Resource Control From the 16th century to the 19th century, the major European countries that needed resources were the UK, France and Germany. It seemed impossible for Africa to conquer for malaria in 1500 and 1800, but this did not prevent the French and British leaders' claims. In the era of imperialism, the idea that South Africa is a huge resource area (Ellis), the idea of ​​exploring and conquering new land is more meaningful for these leaders. During these periods, the main goal of Europe is to compete for "games" that can have more African countries than other countries. Imperialism is a curse to South Africa because many wars, laws, and death are not necessary, so it will not happen if South Africa is not democratized.

Since then, the foundation of Western civilization has entered the history of Western Europe. You are immersed in the development of the 17th century crisis, the development of absoluteism and constitutionalism, the whirlwind of the 18th century which consumes the Western revolutionary enthusiasm (in particular the revolution of America and France), and the spread of the liberalism principle after that. In the nineteenth century, you will understand the important consequences of various nationalist movements in Western history, including the dramatic reunion of Italy in 1861 and German unification in 1871. Nationalism also paved the way for exacerbating tension. Let's get into the twentieth century turbulence and shocking events like the Great Depression, the rise of fascism and Nazism, the two world wars, the Russian revolution and the rise of the Soviet Union (and collapse) among countries. Events that forever change the history of Western history