European History/A Brief Outline of European History

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

The purpose of this page is to give you a brief outline of the key events and happenings covered throughout this book. Events that are specifically outlined in the text are linked to the proper place to allow you to quickly research them. Broader events and occurrences are not linked to specific sections since they are general conclusions that should be reached by having a background in European history that would come from reading the text.

This segment of the wikibook would serve as an excellent review or study guide for students enrolled in Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate European History courses, as well as students enrolled in introductory European History courses at the collegiate level. Readers could use this page to ensure that they know all of the major occurrences of each era, and can then review specific areas in which they may be weak by simply clicking the link.

1400s, Age of Renaissance[edit | edit source]

1500s, Age of Reformation[edit | edit source]

1600s, Age of Religious Wars and Absolutism[edit | edit source]

1700s, Age of Enlightenment[edit | edit source]

1800s, Age of Revolutions[edit | edit source]

1900s, The Modern Era[edit | edit source]