Europe and Western Civilization in the Modern Age

Do you want to improve your understanding of where we are today, how we got here, why the 20th century unfolded as it did, and even what the next millennium might hold? This perceptive, richly documented course covers the history and global impact of Europe since the French Revolution.

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Categories: History Civilization & Culture Modern History - Europe

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