Journal of Social and Political
Sciences
ISSN 2615-3718 (Online)
ISSN 2621-5675 (Print)
Published: 15 October 2021
Origin and Historical Process of Modern Europe: Part One
Zhiyong Wang
Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, China
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10.31014/aior.1991.04.04.311
Pages: 11-15
Keywords: Modernisation, Europe, Origin, Historical Process, Civilisation
Abstract
Europe made the earliest contribution to modern civilisation and modernisation of Europe has long drawn attention from the academic world. This article conducts an investigation into the origin and historical process of modern Europe from a macroscopic perspective, in order to develop better understanding of the connection between European history and modern civilisation. It first illustrates the historical background against which modern Europe originated. Then it interprets the historical process of Europe’s modernisation in respect to economy, culture, politics, and technology. The outcomes and significance of Europe’s modernisation are discussed at the end. This study also reveals obvious continuity of European history and its impact on the modern world.
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