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A 5 page outline of several of the major events encompassed in Western Civilization. These extend from absolutism in Europe to the dissolution of the Cold War. The expansion of the world’s scientific knowledge, nationalism, revolution, industrialization are all identified as important factors in these events. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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comprised of a multitude of complex events and circumstances. The student who wishes to explore these events and circumstances is sometimes overwhelmed, in fact in deciding precisely where to
start and what topics to include in their exploration. Within the space constraints imposed by a five page paper, of course, certain limitations must be made. If we
arbitrarily decide to start our discussion with absolutism and constitutionalism in Europe, for example, we must recognize that there are several geographical, chronological, cultural and political components to this period.
Very broadly these components can be distinguished as belonging either to Western Europe or Eastern Europe. Royal absolutism would prevail in much
of Europe by the late 1600s. France and England would differ significantly in the success of royal absolutism. France is known as the model of absolute monarchy.
King Henry IV used absolutism to overcome the economic and social mess which he had inherited. At the time of his reign France had been torn apart by civil
war. The people were starving and many areas were almost completely depopulated. Peace, order, and stability were a common goal of nobles, officials, merchants and peasants alike.
Even more importantly Henry the Great cared about his people and his country. He promised a chicken in every pot and set about on a path which would allow
that to happen. He converted to Catholicism but sought Protestant cooperation. He emphasized public improvement and in only twelve years restored public order and set the country on
a path toward economic stability. In this case absolutism was a tremendous success. This success would be repeated with the reign of Louis XIV as the people cooperated
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