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World History

World History deals with multiple nations and cultures. Some of the popular leading personalities in World History include Voltaire, Hegel, Karl Marx, Oswald Spengler and Arnold J. Toynbee.

World history is a vast and fascinating subject that encompasses the study of human civilization from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It provides us with a deeper understanding of how societies have evolved, cultures have developed, and events have shaped the world we live in today.

The story of world history begins with the emergence of early humans and their gradual migration across continents. From the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley to the rise and fall of great empires such as the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, and the Mongol Empire, each era has left its mark on the world.

Exploration and trade have played a significant role in shaping world history. The Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries saw European explorers like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama discovering new lands and establishing trade routes. This led to the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between different parts of the world.

The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the Industrial Revolution, which brought about significant changes in technology, transportation, and manufacturing. It marked the beginning of modernization and globalization. The two World Wars in the 20th century had a profound impact on world history, reshaping political boundaries and leading to the rise of new world powers.

Today, we live in an interconnected world where events in one part of the globe can have far-reaching consequences.

Some of the Important Events in the World History

  • 1997 – Prinshep Diana died in a road accident near Road Tunel.
  • 1999 – To challenge the dollar, the common currency Euro started on 1 January by the joint venture of 11 countries. But Britain, Sweden and Denmark did not participate in this program.
  • 1789 – Bastin Fort Destroyed. At that time, the last king of France was Sorosh Lui.
  • 1917 – Bolsevik(Communist) came into power. Lenin also came into power after killing the last Jar Nicolas.
  • 1776 – British get back from America with the leadership of George Washington. America got freedom.
  • 1948 – International Human Rights declared. Reneka Sin got the Nobel Prize in 1968.
  • 1939 – Germany invades Poland. Beginning of World War II.
  • 1893 – Mao Zedong, chairman of People’s Republic of China Born.
  • 1997 – British return from Hong Kong to China.

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