Revolutions

The end of the Middle Ages

Now let’s take another look at thirteenth- and fifteenth-century Europe. Everywhere there is a great deal of confusion and violence and conflict and discord. The situation in India was very bad at that time, but it can almost be said that it is in peace and tranquility compared to Europe at that time.

The Crusades

Undoubtedly, one of the most important historical events of the Middle Ages was the Crusades. In this article, for a brief overview of the history of these wars, Nehru’s 62nd letter to his daughter is included in the book “Glimpses of world history”, in which these wars are briefly examined.

Growth and Development of European Cities

In the early centuries of the second millennium, especially after the Crusades, we see the growth and development of cities in Europe. Here is a brief overview of this issue by Nehru, addressed in the 64th issue of Glimpses of World History. Letter date: June 21, 1932...

Europe during the Crusades era

Nehru’s 63nd letter to his daughter in “Glimpses of world history”
Letter date: June 20, 1932
“In my recent letter, we saw material about the conflicts that took place between Christianity and Islam in the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth centuries. At that time the thought of the Christian community developed in Europe and since then Christ religion has dominated all of Europe. The last groups to convert to Christianity were the Slavic peoples of Eastern Europe, the Russians and others.

Carolingian dynasty

With decline of the Merovingian dynasty, Charles Martel revived the lost power of the Franks and, in 732 AD, helped Aquitaine, which was occupied by Spanish Muslims and defeated them near Poitiers under the command of his powerful cavalry. The Battle of Poitiers...

Carolingian dynasty

With decline of the Merovingian dynasty, Charles Martel revived the lost power of the Franks and,...

Renaissance

In this article, we have a brief look at the Renaissance from the perspective of Jawaharlal Nehru,...

“Rome is go through darkness

The present article is taken from the 47th letter of Nehru to his daughter. In this letter, Nehru...

Monroe Doctrine

The dual principles of US foreign policy were announced in Congress in 1823 by US President Monroe's message. These two principles are: 1) the formation of new colonies; 2) the political restriction of European governments on the Continent. The doctrine was announced...

Prohibited Literature in America (2) Roots

Roots: The Saga of an American Family written by contemporary American author Alex Haley. In this story, he depicts the life of his family and ancestors. The central message of this story is poor situation of African Americans and the expression of sufferings and...

The American Civil War and the Industrial Revolution

North and South Economy Difference Although slave trade was banned from Africa in year 1808, it continued to be smuggled due to the growth of the textile industry. North and South America apparently had two separate economies, and the South relied on agricultural...

The Native American Genocide

One of the interesting things about studying the history of American continents is the discussion of the natives of the continent and the unfriendly (!) Behavior of European immigrants with them. This audio file, attempts to give a though brief, dimensions of these...

Divided States (1): Virginia

During the 1620s and 1635s, great economic pressure prevailed in England. Many people became unemployed. The Industrial Revolution had brought about a textile nascent industry that needed to produce as much wool and yarn as it could to spin the wheels of the industry....

America in the 1980s – Hippies

The youth of the 1980s by avoid following the elders of their time, abandoned the traditional values and culture of their society and formed a radical society with its own characteristics. They abandoned their families and began a new way of life to protest against...