Syllabus

Course Code: HIS-C-2    Course Name: Modern World – I

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism in Europe: Renaissance and its Impact; Reformation and its Impact; Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution
2 Rise of Capitalism and Colonialism: Economic Developments during the 16th Century: Shift of Economic Balance from the Mediterranean Region to Atlantic Region; Emergence of Capitalism: Mercantile Revolution – Origins, Nature and Impact; Old Colonial System and its Consequences
3 Rise of Liberalism: ‘Glorious’ Revolution – Nature and Impact; American Revolution – Nature and Impact; French Revolution – Nature and Impact
4 Growth of Industrial Capital and its Political Implications: Industrial and Technological Revolution – Origins, Nature and Impact; Nationalism in Central Europe; Imperialism: Origins, Interpretations and Consequence
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