Europe in Transition
From Feudalism to Industrialization
Published on 20. November 2024
Book
Hardback
782 pages
978-81-7304-843-2 (ISBN)
Description
The developments in Europe from the late-fifteenth century till the end of the eighteenth century represented a crucial phase in the emergence of the modern world. Scholars refer to this period as 'early modern' and this expression is often associated with 'the rise of the modern west'.
The pace of change gained momentum during this period undermining the roots of the feudal society. The economic transformation pushed Europe towards capitalism. The forces of change could be located in the diverse spheres of human activities although the scale of change varied from one region to another. The transformation of local economies into the larger European market economy, the geographical discoveries and the new sea routes resulted in the creation of colonial empires based on new forms of exploitation.
The rise of nation-states under absolute rulers replaced the decentralized feudal structure. Discoveries in arts and sciences and the religious movements opened up new mental horizons which gave birth to new social attitudes, cultural patterns and scientific outlook. At the same time, the negative trends during this period such as the rise of slave trade, new forms of exploitation and a wild craze for witch-hunting are also included in the discussion.
This book adopts an interpretive approach and tries to explain what led to the dislocation of centuries-old social order and the emergence of new social classes. This volume is required reading for students of Modern European history and culture.
The pace of change gained momentum during this period undermining the roots of the feudal society. The economic transformation pushed Europe towards capitalism. The forces of change could be located in the diverse spheres of human activities although the scale of change varied from one region to another. The transformation of local economies into the larger European market economy, the geographical discoveries and the new sea routes resulted in the creation of colonial empires based on new forms of exploitation.
The rise of nation-states under absolute rulers replaced the decentralized feudal structure. Discoveries in arts and sciences and the religious movements opened up new mental horizons which gave birth to new social attitudes, cultural patterns and scientific outlook. At the same time, the negative trends during this period such as the rise of slave trade, new forms of exploitation and a wild craze for witch-hunting are also included in the discussion.
This book adopts an interpretive approach and tries to explain what led to the dislocation of centuries-old social order and the emergence of new social classes. This volume is required reading for students of Modern European history and culture.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Weight
1400 gr
ISBN-13
978-81-7304-843-2 (9788173048432)
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Person
Arvind Sinha is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has taught European History to Graduate and Post-Graduate students in Delhi University. He was an associate in Eurindia Project (an EC project), from 2003 and a Fellow at Nehru Memorial Museum & Library from 2005.
His publications include The Politics of Trade: Anglo-French Commerce on the Coromandel Coast 1763-1793 and Sankrantikaleen Europe besides several research articles in journals and edited volumes.
His publications include The Politics of Trade: Anglo-French Commerce on the Coromandel Coast 1763-1793 and Sankrantikaleen Europe besides several research articles in journals and edited volumes.
Content
List of Illustrations 11
Life of Tables 12
Acknowledgements 13
Introduction 15
1 The Face of Europe in the Late-Fifteenth Century 27
2 The Renaissance and Society 74
3 Explorations, Discovery and Colonial Empires 140
4 The Reformation 198
5 The Rise of Absolutist States 269
6 European Economy in the Sixteenth Century 336
7 Crisis of the Seventeenth Century 411
8 The Rise of Modern Science 475
9 The English Revolution, Social Change and Constitutional Developments 513
10 Ideas and Practice of Mercantilism 565
11 Overseas Expansion and the Colonial Rivalry between Britain and France 597
12 Enlightenment and Enlightened Despotism 630
13 Economy and Society in the Eighteenth Century 690
14 Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism - A Debate 745
Index 771
Life of Tables 12
Acknowledgements 13
Introduction 15
1 The Face of Europe in the Late-Fifteenth Century 27
2 The Renaissance and Society 74
3 Explorations, Discovery and Colonial Empires 140
4 The Reformation 198
5 The Rise of Absolutist States 269
6 European Economy in the Sixteenth Century 336
7 Crisis of the Seventeenth Century 411
8 The Rise of Modern Science 475
9 The English Revolution, Social Change and Constitutional Developments 513
10 Ideas and Practice of Mercantilism 565
11 Overseas Expansion and the Colonial Rivalry between Britain and France 597
12 Enlightenment and Enlightened Despotism 630
13 Economy and Society in the Eighteenth Century 690
14 Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism - A Debate 745
Index 771