HST 702 Lecture 1: EUROPE IN 1914
Document Summary
During the rule of queen victoria also known as the victorian age, the british empire sought out stability ruling over. The death of queen victoria in 1901 signalled the end of the victorian age. Her funeral united all the world leaders, this mean reassurance the stability of the international system. There was tremendous belief of success in human progress: many european nations ruled over the world in economic, and socio-political aspects, many of european nations believed they lived in the most exciting of times. There was a strong belief in order (stable organization system in europe) Strong banking and trading sector, and strong navy. Predominant world power in 1914 (germany and usa as threats in competition) Republic since 1870 (3rd time: men over 21 can vote. Greatest problem: democracy, too many people in power. 43 governments from 1870 to 1914, 27 pm (instability of power) Lost alsace-lorraine to germany as part of victory fueling animosity between the two countries.
