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Why study European history in a global context?

Professor Roger Markwick explains the relevance of studying European history from a global perspective in today's world.

Professor Roger Markwick at the University of Newcastle shares his thoughts on why studying European history is important, particularly today.

Why are you studying in this course?

Please introduce yourself in the discussions below, highlighting why you’re electing to study European history. Or, to put it another way, what is it about Europe’s past that makes studying it important and/or relevant?
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European Empires: An Introduction, 1400–1522

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