European State Systems| Case Study: France, England

In this post, notes of “Unit VI: European State Systems” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Introduction to European State Systems – Definition and Characteristics The early modern period, from the 16th to the 18th centuries, was a time when political power […]

Economic Development of the Sixteenth Century

In this post, notes of “Unit V: Economic Development of the Sixteenth Century” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Shift of Economic Balance from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic – Introduction to Economic Shifts During the sixteenth century, Europe experienced significant changes […]

Origins, Course, and Results of the European Reformation

In this post, notes of “Unit IV: Origins, Course, and Results of the European Reformation“ from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Origins of the European Reformation – Background and Context   – Overview of the socio-political and economic conditions in Europe before […]

Renaissance- Introduction to the Renaissance, Humanism in Italy

In this post, notes of “Unit III: Renaissance- Introduction to the Renaissance, Humanism in Italy” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. – Introduction to the Renaissance The Renaissance (which means “rebirth”) was an important cultural and artistic movement that started in Italy in […]

Early Colonial Expansion of Modern west

In this post, notes of “Unit II: Early Colonial Expansion” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. – Introduction to Early Colonial Expansion Early colonial expansion is an important part of history when European countries tried to explore, conquer, and set up settlements and […]

Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Issues and Debates – Nature of Feudalism Feudalism was a system that was common in Europe from the 9th to the 15th centuries. It […]

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