The Development of European Civilization
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The Development of European Civilization
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Kenneth R. Bartlett
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In almost every way that matters, historical Europe was the laboratory in which the world you now live in was conceived and tested. And you'll be living with the consequences for the rest of your life. These 48 lectures lead you through the doors of that laboratory and guide you through the development of Europe from the late Middle Ages through the eve of World War II.
As you follow Professor Bartlett through the dramatic story of European history, you'll learn about the major ideologies and "isms" that bubbled forth from Europe's constantly fermenting cauldron of debate and conflict, including absolutism, scientism, rationalism, capitalism, nationalism, liberalism, and totalitarianism. You'll investigate the forces that intermingled to create the Industrial Revolution and the accompanying economic and social upheavals that would, in turn, create so many more. You'll also make sense of the European ideologies of government, including the rule of law, the concept of "the consent of the governed," taxation, an independent judiciary, and other concepts. You'll explore the new roles for religion in European life, from the end of the traditional union of altar and throne to great upheavals such as the Protestant Reformation and the Great Schism. And you'll witness the evolution of the European class system, which influenced the social forces that swirled around it just as much as it was influenced by them.
Rather than offering a laundry list of dates, events, and famous individuals, Professor Bartlett leaves you instead with an understanding of historical and social causality. More important: He offers you the chance to experience Europe's development from a European perspective.
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- Mr J P Fitzmaurice
- 27-07-19
Very educational
This took me a long time to get through. Listening in small chunks. However it is one of the most educational and helpful things I’ve listened too. Thought provoking and helpful in understanding the way the world is today.
It is a little bit dry but in 30 min sections is manageable and broken down nicely. Each chapter is coherent and linked.
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- Peter Craig
- 10-02-15
A book of important insights that are important.
As a sociologist I found the book to be full of illumination and a rich data source. Highly recommended listen.
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- DB Forrest
- 18-03-15
Good review of European history
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clear delivery and concise and interesting content
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all of it
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Anyone should listen who wants to back up his knowledge of European history
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- Kitty
- 30-10-23
Absolutely brilliant
Absolutely brilliant, apart from one tiny, really irritating point. From around chapter 18, the use of the word england was used far too often and incorrectly. Scotland and England joined in 1707 to form Great Britain and therefore the exclusive use of the word england should have ceased then. This would be incredibly confusing to North Americans, who just don’t understand the weight and implications of that terminology.
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- R Williams
- 05-09-18
ought to be compulsory listening!
amazing overview of european history from the persepective of politics, society and culture. very easy to listen to the lecturer. thoroughly enjoyed.
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- MR MATTHEW McVITTIE
- 18-09-18
Great introduction to European Civilisation
The course primarily focuses on European development between the Renaissance and the second world war. The lecturer does a fantastic job if picking out the key people and events that best exemplify the turning points and principles of Europe, without getting too bogged down in the details of any particular period. This is a difficult task given the broad sweep of the course and the time scales involved and the lecturer handles it well.
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- thijs
- 18-05-23
Anglo centric
As usual its mostly focused on English history and religion. Where there are numerous lectures about english history there are few as derailed about any other european country. He has a disclaimer at the start of the series, but this is a little too much in my opinion. European history to support and explain American history and origins
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- Gavrilo Princip
- 14-04-24
Painting the Mona Lisa with a 12" Paint Roller
The problem with this lecture series is that it tries to cover too much, one can easily imagine how one could devote 48 lectures to the history of France, Spain, Germany or the UK alone, so to try to cover all of europe is a recipe for an extremely shallow look.
This would not necessarily be a massive issue, if it weren't for the fact that it's hard to say what is a simplification and what is actually wrong given that both are quite prevalent.
I gave up when the author said that England is an island, which for an brit is really such a glaring mistake that I could not find myself continuing.
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