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Modern European History
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Map - Robert de Vaugondy
A map made by Robert de Vaugondy in 1751 demonstrating the advancements in mapping techniques. It was mapped out in France. This ultimately helped global science and trade. It was also possible because of scientific innovations such as advanced mapping techniques. -
The Hay Wain
Painting by John Constable. Painted in England and was completed in 1821. Depicts the English countryside. This is significant to the industrial revolution because Constable was depicting what industrialization, fueled by scientific innovations, was ruining. -
Studies on the Riddle of Male-Male Love
A collection of essays written by Karl Ulrich between 1864 and 1880. Originally published in Germany. Significant because it is one of the first works on sexology. It helped spark a conversation on sexual identities, -
A la gloire de l'Empire colonial
Painting by Henri Gervex. Painted in 1897. Made in France, Represents the civilizing force of colonization. It was significant because it attempted ot depict that colonization was important because it allowed civilized countries to help out their colonies by civlizing them. This thought was fueled by the notion of Social Darwinism which was based on the scientific theory of evolution. -
Use of chemical weapons in World War One
Unknown author and date (in all likelihood it occured either in late 1914 or early 1915). Image is of chemical weapons being used. This is significant because scientific advancements led to the creation of deadlier weaponry which made people question if science was inherently good. Source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/Poison_gas_attack.jpg -
Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf is a book written by Adolf Hitler in 1925. Originally published in Germany. Significant because it was his manifesto and contained many of his political goals. Eugenics was one of these goals. He argued for eugenics on the basis of scientific advancements.
