The medieval period earlier known as dark ages has now universally been recognized as an important period in which major outbreaks took place which eventually pushed Europe to the Renaissance, Reformation and Scientific revolution. Therefore, the students after studying this course will be able to understand and interpret all those factors which pushed the Europe forwrdmaking this little continent leader of the world.

Objectives of this Course  

European History has always been an interesting for the students  because of its diversity and relevance with the present day World. Usually the histories of different regions and dynasties are taken as wholly different time and space to study but the history of Europe enables the student to start its journey right fro the classical times to the development and progress of science, politics and religion. This Course provides an insight not only into the scientific and political development of Europe but as a society too.

Recommended Books

Blanning, Timothy C.W. (2007). The Pursuit of Glory: Europe 1648-1815. UK: Penguin Books

Davies, Norman (1996). Europe: A History. New York: Harper Perennials.

Wilson, Peter H. (2009). The Thirty Years War: Europe Tragedy. Harvard: Harvard University Press.