History of Modern World (1453 A.D. - 1815 A.D.) - आधुनिक विश्व का इतिहास (1453 ई. - 1815 ई.)

Program/Class:

Diploma/ BA

Year: Second

Semester: Fourth

Subject: History

Course Title: History of Modern World (1453 A.D.-1815 A.D.)

Course Outcome:  This paper is designed to develop an understanding of the History of Modern Europe from a theocratic society to the modern Nation-State system. Renaissance and its aftermaths on European society, economy, polity, and culture, and above all, the breaking of the Roman Catholic Church leading to the subsequent development of the Nation-State and emergence of new ideologies culminating in the form of the French Revolution, which is supposed to be the last nail in the Medieval coffins and the first cradle of Modern Times in the European context. This paper covers the Napoleonic era in Europe also. This paper is designed to introduce the students to the rapid changes that occurred in Europe. Special emphasis is laid on the positioning of Nationalities and the rise of a new order defying the traditional theory of kingship.

Credits: 6

Core Compulsory/Elective

Max. Marks: 25+75

Min. Passing Marks: 33

Unit

Topics

I

Renaissance: Its Causes, Feature and Impact

II

Reformation Movement in Europe and Role of Martin Luther

III

Glorious Revolution

IV

Industrial Revolution in 18th Century

V

American War of Independence

VI

French Revolution: Causes, Significance and Impact on world

VII

Napoleon Bonaparte: Reforms, Continental System and His Foreign Policy

VIII

Vienna Congress 1815