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The Development of European Civilization

By: Kenneth R. Bartlett, The Great Courses
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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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I loved this course! I used it for studying for my AP European History class, and it was insanely helpful.

10/10 would recommend

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Solid book with tons of facts and details…. Knows the Eritrean continent and history v well.

Very good history here

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Professor Bartlett organized his course around the religious, social and scientific beliefs and theories that emerged and morphed during the long period under review. The emerging value systems challenged the orthodoxy of the time and explain the conflicts and insurrections that mark Europe's history and justify its characterization as "the dangerous continent."
Professor Bartlett's lectures were well organized and well-delivered with occasional snippets of wry humor. A very competent treatment of the subject matter!

Excellent survey course

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This is an excellent , intellectually based approach to European history. The professor is in full command. There is not a single boring lecture: all are stimulating. There are facts, but it is ideas which are emphasized. I recommend it very highly. I will listen to it again, I'm sure.

Great experience

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It was easy to understand and follow.
I love History and the way it has been presented.

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Congratulations to Professor Kenneth R. for a great work!

Just Great!

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Full of great information. I love history and this is very good. Wish I could remember half of what Dr. Bartlett says! Definitely recommend this course.

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I wasn't sure about this one as it is more about European history, but it explained well what happened, why and the result

much better than expected

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highly entertaining, easy to follow and very effective teaching model. Clear, concise and well researched

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I just wish the reader could pronounce the word peninsula correctly. Was so distracting and the way he says peninchula.

Pretty good lecture series

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i loved it.

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This is wonderful and is a perfect recap. I wish everyone had listened to this.

Amazing

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