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European History
Syllabus & Course Outline (FPSC 2026)
100Marks
29Code
Official Syllabus Content
The syllabus for European History is designed to test the candidate's comprehensive understanding of the subject.
Section 1Part –I (Marks 50)
- •French Revolution & Napoleon (1789-1815)
- •Concert of Europe (1815-1830)
- •Revolutions of 1848
- •Unification of Italy & Germany
- •Origins of WWI
Section 2Part –II (Marks 50)
- •WWI & Aftermath
- •Dictatorships (Fascism/Nazism)
- •WWII
- •Post-War Europe/EU
- •Cold War
- •Europe (1991-2012)
Suggested Readings
1.
A History of Modern Europe (1789-1991) H.L. Peacock,
2.
The Struggle for Mastery in Europe: 1848-1918 A.J.P Taylor,
3.
The Cold War: Ideological Conflict or Power Struggle Normali A. Grabener
4.
The USSR: A Share History Vladimir Polrtayen,
5.
Development in Russian Politics Stephen White,
6.
Mastering Modern European History Stuart Miller,
7.
A Text Book of European History by Southgate, G.W.
8.
Aspects of European History 1789-1980. Stephen J. Lee
9.
Europe Since Napoleon Thompson, D.
10.
European Union: European politics. Tim Bale.
11.
Modern Europe in the Making Fasal, G.
12.
The Norton History of Modern Europe Gilbert, F.
13.
The Origins of the Second World War Taylor, A.J.P.
14.
The Rise and Fall of Great Powers. Paul Kennedy.