This paper is designed to introduce the students to the various political and economic developments in the Modern World History. Beginning with Renaissance, it covers major Revolutions and balance of power in Europe at the time of Napoleon Bonaparte, Matternich till a later period.
Rise of the Modern World, Renaissance
Importance of Renaissance.
Reformation and Counter Reformation, Results and impact.
American War of Independence (1776): Causes, main events, results and significance
Agricultural and Industrial Revolution: Causes and consequences and its impact on the society,
Different inventions, Emergence of new social classes (middle class)
French Revolution (1789): Causes, Main events and its results.
Napoleon Bonaparte: Rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, Domestic and Foreign Policies.
Europe between 1815 and 1848.
Crimean war of 1856 A.D