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Emergence and Impact of Learned Societies in Early Modern Europe
Explore the rise of academies, learned societies, and clubs in early modern Europe that transformed intellectual life through widespread exchanges beyond university confines.
Persistence of Institutional Religiosity in 18th Century Europe
Explore 18th century Europe's persistent religious institutions despite growing secularization, impacting social norms and legal systems.
The Persistence of Tradition: Europe at the End of the 18th Century
Explore Europe's persistent adherence to medieval traditions in 1800 despite Enlightenment reforms.
European Ideas and Civilizational Shifts: 1500-1800
Explore the pivotal 1500-1800 period when Europe transformed its cultural, political, and economic landscapes, shaping modern Western civilization.
Exploration and Colonization in the Pacific: 1699-1797
Discover pivotal explorations and colonization from 1699-1797 with key figures like Dampier, Cook, and Bougainville mapping new lands.
Imperial Challenges and Global Trade in the Late Eighteenth Century
Explore how trade overshadowed territorial ambitions during the late 18th century as Europe struggled to manage its distant colonies.
Colonial Governance and Its Challenges in the 17th to Early 18th Centuries
Explore colonial governance from 17th-early 18th centuries, comparing British representative and French authoritarian systems.
Animal Imports and Human Migration: Transforming New Worlds
Explore how animal imports and human migrations transformed New World societies, impacting ecology, trade, and social structures during European colonization.
Early European Expansion and Unintended Consequences
Discover how early European expansion led to unintended environmental and societal consequences through the introduction of invasive species during the Age of Exploration.
Transplanting Agriculture: A Long-Term Perspective on Global Trade and Politics
Explore how colonial-era crop transplantation reshaped global trade and politics, influencing economies and social structures.
European Colonial Impact on Global Agriculture and Society
Explore how European colonialism transformed agriculture globally, impacting demographics, economies, and societies through new crops like maize and coffee.
The Delayed Arrival of Protestant Missionary Work in Colonial America
Explore the delayed rise of Protestant missionary work in colonial America amid economic and political pressures.