The French Revolution, the Chinese Revolution, Napoleon...

NAPOLEON 1. French Revolution marked the end of the Ancient Regime and has great importance in the history of Europe after the fall of Rome. Main theme of French Revolution was Equality, Liberty and Fraternity which affected the France, Europe and even the whole world. Liberty was the principle of liberalism while equality and fraternity developed the socialism. French Revolution abolished the absolute monarchy in France. 2. Napoleon came in rule at the end of the French Revolution and is generally regarded as the culmination of French Revolution in Europe. Napoleon Said â€Å"We have finished the romance of the Revolution, we must now begin its history, only seeking for what is real and practicable in the application of its principles, and†¦show more content†¦Although Napoleon was of the view to end the revolution and steps in same direction were taken, as mentioned above, which gave him lead in ending the revolution but then later on he acted as a dictator and due to this act of napoleon many historians are of the view that in true sense French Revolution ended after the fall of napoleon. (Hazen) Bibliography Doyke, W. (2001). The French Revolution. In w. doyle, The French Revolution. Oxford University Press. Gershoy, L. (1947). The French Revolution and Napoleon. In L. Gershoy, The French Revolution and Napoleon (p. 576). F. S. Crofts Company. Hazen, C. D. The French Revolution and Napoleon. In C. D. Hazen, The French Revolution and Napoleon. H. Holt. EUROPEAN COLONIALISM 1. 16th century to the mid-20th century is the time which is regarded as the European Colonialism in which various European Powers like Portugal, Spain, Britain, the Netherlands, Italy and France established there colonies in the continents of Asia, Africa and Americas. Initially mercantilist approach was adopted in which trade was only allowed with mother country. Later in 19th century, free trade was allowed with few tariff restrictions. Due to the formation of many small European colonies, it gave birth to few populated areas. As colonialism often played out in pre-populated areas there socio-cultural evolution which included establishment of colonies having so many ethnicShow MoreRelatedï » ¿To what extent is Nationalism inherently aggressive and expansionist?5481 Words   |  22 PagesIts a fascist idea that nations are going to be reform after a period of weakness corruption which is know as polygenesis as Rigger Grills argued. There is a progressive type of nationalism withi n expansionist nationalism which looks for future conquest, looking for the past for guidance ratter than literally getting beck to the past. Within expansionist nationalism, some state nations also tried to expand their size by annexing foreign territories, for example the German seizure of Austria in 1938Read MoreImperialism in India6601 Words   |  27 Pagesimperialistic powers treated India as a place to extend their power. Imperialism gradually destroyed India. While destroying India economically and politically, imperialism also had some good effects on India. With the spread of imperialism and colonialism , foreign powers took an interest in India and thus introduced new means of transport and communication. Modern technology and education were also introduced. negative effects: Racism grew (british to the indains) economic hardship, britishRead MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 Pagesthat a new era had begun. A compelling case can be made for viewing the decades of the global scramble for colonies after 1870 as a predictable culmination of the long nineteenth century, which was ushered in by the industrial and political revolutions of the late 1700s. But at the same time, without serious attention to the processes and misguided policies that led to decades of agrarian and industrial depression from the late 1860s to the 1890s, as well as the social tensions and politicalRead MoreInstitution as the Fundamental Cause of Long Tern Growth39832 Words   |  160 Pagesdevelopment. We first document the empirical importance of institutions by focusing on two quasi-natural experiments in history, the division of Korea into two parts with very different economic institutions and the colonization of much of the world by European powers starting in the fifteenth century. We then develop the basic outline of a framework for thinking about why economic institutions differ across countries. Economic institutions determine the incentives of and the constraints on economic actors