GS101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Nationstates, Barter, Indulgence
6 Oct 2013
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Global studies lesson #3 - historical content (state system) Nations, states and nation-states: state, an internationally recognized area or region politically geographical area the possess" sovereignty. Government: the single most powerful institution in any society. Nation: a group with a shared cultural or ethnic identity does not depend on a fixed territory. 17th century europe: nation-state system emerged, prior to emergence there are two key elements fuelling life in europe. Feudalism flourished between the 9th and 15th century form of a legal system that defined the structure of a society. Roman catholic church, from 11th century to the 19th century was one of the most powerful forces in europe centred around germany, in the peak consisted of france and italy. Church had power over all aspects of life, economy the decline of the power of the roman catholic church had fuelled the beginning of the idea of the nation-state the church emphasized secular power/unity.
