The Enlightenment: The Age of 'Think for Yourself!'
First up, let's talk about the intellectual bedrock of this entire unit: The Enlightenment! Imagine
18th-Century Society: More People, More Problems (and Opportunities!)
But wait, there's more to the 18th century than just clever ideas! Down on the ground, massive shift
Enlightened Absolutism: When Kings Tried to Be Smart (and Stay in Charge)
Now, what happens when these powerful Enlightenment ideas meet absolute monarchs? You get 'Enlighten
18th-Century Warfare: Global Chess Match for Power
While all this intellectual and social change was brewing, Europe was still Europe, which means... m
The French Revolution: The Pressure Cooker Explodes!
Okay, enough with the gradual changes and polite wars. It's time for the main event: 'The French Rev
The Radical Phase: Heads Will Roll!
But the revolution didn't stop there. It got RADICAL! As internal divisions grew (think 'Jacobins' v
Napoleon: The Emperor Who Conquered (and Spread) Revolution
Just when France seemed to be calming down with the Directory, a new figure emerges from the chaos:
The Congress of Vienna: Putting Europe Back Together (Sort Of)
Finally, after Napoleon's defeat, Europe's leaders gathered at the 'Congress of Vienna' to pick up t