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This 5-page paper discusses Theodore Rabb's book "The Struggle for Stability in Early Modern Europe" and agrees with his perspective on the "crisis" of the early 1600s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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of several books and numerous articles and reviews, Dr. Rabb argues that the years from approximately 1630-1660 constitute a "crisis" in European history; the crisis, as identified by many scholars,
seems to be the change from feudalism to a more modern system, involving, among other things, the Industrial Revolution and capitalism (Crisis theory of early modern Europe, 2002). Not
surprisingly, his theory has been debated vigorously and other scholars have disagreed with his points. This essay will look at some of Dr. Rabbs arguments and see if theyre
persuasive or not. The Early Modern Period Europes early modern period is generally considered to begin around 1648, since that was the date that marked a shift
in thinking in general (Early Modern Europe, 2001). Prior to 1648, Europe had been convulsed by religious conflict and immersed in colonial expansion; after that date, nationalism began to
come to the fore, as did science and war (Early Modern Europe, 2001). "Popular unrest receded somewhat, but profound changes in beliefs and in economic activities took shape beneath
the surface" (Early Modern Europe, 2001). Among the changes of this period are the Protestant Reformation, which had far-reaching effects that in some senses are still being felt today (Early
Modern Europe, 2001). Religious belief went hand in hand with nationalism and politics, with the result that war ensued (Early Modern Europe, 2001). European expansion continued as countries
developed their overseas colonies, and this development led to exploitation, conflict, and eventually to "economic changes in both Europe and overseas territories" (Early Modern Europe, 2001). The middle class
began to develop, and the homes of Dutch merchants in particular were spectacular for their displays of conspicuous consumption (Early Modern Europe, 2001). The turn of the 17th
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