Unification of Italy Unification of Italy was a two-step process In first step, it had to gain independence from Austria & secondly, it had to unite consequent independent Italian states…
Unification of Germany Major feature of 19th century Europe was struggle for national unification and independence. Greece (Ottoman) & Belgium (Netherlands) became independent in this century & Germany and Italy…
Nationalism – Rise and Impact Until the French revolution, except for Britain, the Europe was under the domination of feudal system and there was no concept of a Nation. There…
French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars Society of 18th century France was divided into three classes or estates. The Clergy was the first estate, the Nobles were the second estate and…
American Revolution (1765-1783) While British Mercantilism created an environment of resentment among the White Americans, the Seven Year War created conditions, which became the immediate trigger for the American Revolution.…
English Revolution and Seven Year Global War (1754-63) The English Revolution There were struggles for democracy against the rule of Absolute Monarchy in England. The English Civil War (1642-51) was…
Modern Era: Renaissance and Reformation From 14th to 17th century some important developments like Renaissance and Reformation took place, which resulted in an end to Feudal order. Renaissance (Rebirth) –…
Feudalism, Church Rule, Emergence of Merchant Class Feudalism Medieval Period in Europe was the period from 600 AD to 1500 AD Derived from the word ‘feud’, which means ‘conditional ownership…