The aim of the course is to outline a comprehensive picture of the history of European civilization (West). Usually, the students have only partial knowledge even of the fundamental historical events, as well as, it is a problem to understand these events in their context and in their causal relations. Unfortunately, neither in secondary, nor in higher education it is usual to present the history of Europe comprehensively, focusing on important interrelations. So, the main goal of the course is to highlight those important historical events, their cause and consequences, as well as their typical misconceptions, which in the last fifteen century have shaped Europe into that Europe in which we all live. By completing the course, the students acquire a comprehensive understanding of European history, by which they can place and deepen their earlier knowledge and will able to process and connect any new historical knowledge more effectively and more successfully.
The slides and notes, as well as the current dates are always avaialble in moodle: edu.gtk.bme.hu
