_ This is an index to all the articles on World History. 1. Enlightenment Thinkers https://medium.com/@politicsforindia/chapter-1-enlightenment-thinkers-d249829f2dbd 2. American Revolution (1765–1783) https://medium.com/@politicsforindia/chapter-2-american-revolution-1765-1783-be33748c3112 3. American Civil War https://medium.com/@politicsforindia/chapter-3-american-civil-war-6c4ee23b26ae 4. The Industrial revolution (1760–1840)

To articulate the past historically does not mean to recognize it ‘the way it really was.’ It means to seize hold of a memory as it flashes up at a moment of danger. Walter Benjamin Introduction On 1st January of every year, a large number of people visit Bhima Koregaon, a…

1. Background The World War I was fought between the influential and populated countries at multiple zones. It was the first war after industrialization and engulfed almost the whole world between 1914–1918, causing great havoc and destruction. 2. The leading causes for the 1st World War: The rivalries and conflicts between the imperialist countries such as between Russia- Japan acted as…

1. Background During the 19th century, nationalism emerged as a force that brought sweeping changes in the political world of Europe. In place of multi-national dynastic empires, there was the emergence of the ‘nation-states’. …

1. Background In 1791, the King of Prussia (William II) and Austria (Leopold II) issued a joint Declaration of Pillnitz, which asserted the divine right to rule and argued for the restoration of the monarchical rule in France. Failing to implement this declaration, the imposition of war was threatened. As a result…

1. Introduction The French Revolution had a profound impact on the world altogether. It was like breaking event from the chains of events of the medieval era. It signalled the emergence of a new political and socio-economic system in a new world. However, the study of French revolution was not limited to…

1. Background Towards the end of the medieval era, feudalism was on decline as a model of economic system. It was because of the ideas of Renaissance and the increased growth in trade and the rise of the new towns and cities which stimulated the production of the manufactured goods. The traditional…

1. Background The American Civil War, also known as the War Between the States, was one of the worst wars in the American history which was fought between the northern and southern states of the nation. After independence in 1776, the northern states constituting the areas north of Pennsylvania and the southern…

1. Background In the 16th century, colonization began under the civilising mission aiming to ensure better living and welfare of the people. The European nations such as France, Holland (province of Netherlands), Spain and England, thereby, started making settlements in various places including North America. …