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BHIC-108: Rise of Modern World – II

Modern history

BHIC-108: Rise of Modern World – II is an IGNOU History course that deals with the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments that shaped the modern world, particularly from the late 18th century into the 20th century.

What does BHIC-108 cover?

The course broadly helps you understand how the modern world emerged through industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, revolutions, world wars, and decolonization.

Major topics

1. Industrialization

• Industrial Revolution and its origins
• Development of factories and mechanized production
• Changes in agriculture and labour
• Growth of towns and cities
• Rise of the working class and industrial capitalism

2. Nationalism and Nation-States

• Meaning and development of nationalism
• Formation of modern nation-states
• National movements in Europe
• Unification of Italy and Germany
• Impact of nationalism on international politics

3. Imperialism and Colonialism

• Expansion of European powers
• Colonialism in Asia and Africa
• Economic motives behind imperialism
• Colonial administration and exploitation
• Resistance to colonial rule

4. Major Revolutions

• French Revolution and its consequences
• American Revolution
• Revolutions of 1848
• Russian Revolution
• Impact of revolutionary ideas on modern society

5. Capitalism and Socialism

• Growth of modern capitalism
• Industrial working class
• Marxism and socialist ideas
• Labour movements