10/10 would recommend

I loved this course! I used it for studying for my AP European History class, and it was insanely helpful.

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To sum up; Globalism Good - Nationalism Bad

The author spends an entire book to explain the conflicts between Europeans and closes off with the African and Muslim invasion is good for Europe.

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Fascinating subject, well presented

The lecturer knows his subject and speaks comfortably. I knew very little about European history before listening, but feel I could contribute to an intelligent conversation now. I like how he explained the circumstances on how specific wars started-- from early history to both world wars. Especially eye opening was how Darwinism, Marxism, and other European philosophers of pre World War I shaped thought of the day that set the stage for both WWI and WWII. He made the topics flow naturally into on another, to show how Europe has evolved.

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The Development of Some European Civilizarion

A fine job with the dominant European cultures, such as Britain, France, and Germany, with less emphasis on the other European states.

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Fantastic detailed and insightful European history

I have read and listened to many history books. This was easily one of the best.

The lecturer is knowledgeable and passionate. His narration was enjoyable. Even though there was a lot of detail, I was never bored during the 24 hours and 32 minutes.

More importantly, I learned a lot. Professor Bartlett provides context and a unique point of view as he explains not only the historical events, but how the mindset and knowledge of the Europeans evolved across the past few centuries.

It's really an amazing feat to condense so much history and so much knowledge in only 24 hours. I highly recommend this book.

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Interesting Course

Overall, this is an interesting course and was worth my time. The goal of the course is to explain the development of European civilization over an approximately five hundred year period. The course assumes a basic knowledge of European history, so this is not the place to start if you do not already have a good overview. I'm docking the course one star because the professor is at times a little too opinionated or conclusory in his interpretation of events. I like this course best for the way that it pulls different aspects of European history over the last half-millennium into one course with an attempt to weave the experiences of disparate groups into one. He achieves this by looking at the development of Germany, Italy, Spain, France and England for the most part. Again, this is not for a beginner in history, but it provides new perspectives to people with a good basic understanding of European history.

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Great experience

This is an excellent , intellectually based approach to European history. The professor is in full command. There is not a single boring lecture: all are stimulating. There are facts, but it is ideas which are emphasized. I recommend it very highly. I will listen to it again, I'm sure.

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Historical bias implied as objective

I find it interesting that he hardly and perhaps never talks about the freedom of religion. He puts a strong emphasis, especially toward the end, on the freedom of speech. He clearly has a bias against biblical Christianity as can be seen by his phrase Christian exclusivity. When he talks about religion in his lectures it is mostly in a negative way, where those in positions of religious authority, are using their position merely for the sake of power over others. He is missing a very valuable aspect of religion, and especially Christianity, when it comes to how society after society has benefited. I recommend the book How Christianity Changed the World by Alvin Schmidt. He also has a faulty understanding of Charles Darwin. Darwin did believe in the superiority of certain races over others and therefore was responsible for the experiment social Darwinism found in places such as Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union and the eugenics movement throughout the western hemisphere including the United States.

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Fabulous course in content, organization, delivery

Would you listen to The Development of European Civilization again? Why?

Absolutely the best audio course that I've ever had.
I will listen to it again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Development of European Civilization?

Understanding the development of the different empires of Europe

Which scene was your favorite?

How the German and Austrian empires development.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No

Any additional comments?

Clarity of organization of information of all of the major empires of Europe.

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Excellent survey course

Professor Bartlett organized his course around the religious, social and scientific beliefs and theories that emerged and morphed during the long period under review. The emerging value systems challenged the orthodoxy of the time and explain the conflicts and insurrections that mark Europe's history and justify its characterization as "the dangerous continent."
Professor Bartlett's lectures were well organized and well-delivered with occasional snippets of wry humor. A very competent treatment of the subject matter!

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