HIST 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter Entire: Human Capital, Levée En Masse, Continental System
1 Jun 2016
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Chapter 14: europe at war 1555-1648: realities of warfare, religious conflicts, and state-formation (chapter 14) Chapter 15: the experiences of life in early modern europe: the witch-hunts. Chapter 16: the royal state in the 17 th century: absolute and constitutional monarchy. Chapter 17: science and commerce in early modern europe: scientific discoveries and changing. Chapter 18: the balance of power in 18 th century: russia, prussia, and england. The map of europe was re-made by two major treaties in the 18th century which created serious shifts in power across the continent: treaty of utecht (1713-14) ending the war of spanish succession. Impact: england gained vital control of commercial interests and austria became a major empire in central europe: treaty of nystad (1721) ending the great northern war between russia and sweden over baltic territories. Impact: sweden fell from power; russia, prussia, and ottoman power was rising as they challenged poland.
