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Exploring the Rise of the Modern World: From Sovereign States to Global Trade
TLDR This podcast series delves into the rise of the modern world from 1350 to 1650 AD, covering topics such as the rise of sovereign states, changes in warfare, the beginnings of capitalism, technological innovations, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and global trade. The host aims to make history accessible to the general public by telling relatable stories about individuals who lived through these periods of change.
Timestamped Summary
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In December of 1494, the French king Charles VIII invaded Italy with an advanced army, marking the beginning of a new era of European power politics.
03:33
In this new series, the host will be discussing the rise of the modern world from 1350 to 1650 AD, exploring the roots of our current world and the importance of understanding history.
06:31
In this section, the host outlines the topics that will be covered in the rise of the modern world, including the rise of the sovereign state, changes in warfare and armies, the beginnings of capitalism, technological innovations, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and global trade.
09:38
The host discusses the problem of inaccessible historical material and states their goal of making it accessible to the general public on the podcast.
12:39
The host discusses the different approaches and interpretations of history, emphasizing the need for historians to make choices about what to focus on and what narratives to emphasize.
15:58
The host is interested in understanding the big, long-term questions and processes of history, but also believes that history should be useful and relatable by telling stories about individuals who lived through these periods of change.
18:57
Tides of History will provide stories about individuals throughout history, interviews with knowledgeable people, and cover major topics such as the rise of the sovereign state, war, capitalism, the printing press, the renaissance, the first globalization, and the reformation.
Categories:
History
Society & Culture
