In the new documentary series, “Knowing European history: 19th century. Humanity in modern times”, presented by Aris Portosalte, is dedicated to the 19th century.

How were political balances shaped in Europe during the 19th century? How did technological innovations affect economic and social developments?

How was the diplomatic system established after the Napoleonic Wars and how did it function until the eve of World War I?

What were the interests of the Great Powers and how did their rivalries develop?

Professors Thanos Veremis and Antonis Klapsis discuss with Aris Portosalte about the old continent during the years of the first and second industrial revolutions that introduced humanity to the modern era.

In the broadcast of Sunday, June 30, they started with the main events that characterized the 18th century and influenced the 19th century. Professors Thanos Veremis and Antonis Klapsis with Aris Portosalte referred to the revival of the spirit of the French revolution, the American revolution that preceded it and the Declaration of Independence which is a turning point for American and European history. Europe, at that time, is in the age of enlightenment and the era of the industrial revolution has begun, changing the way in which people proceed with their production, shaping new economic, social and political relations. The rapid change in the economic sphere would greatly influence the political developments of both the 18th and 19th centuries.

Listen to the historical radio documentary “Knowing the European history” of SKAI 100.3, every Sunday at 9 am.

The scientific editor of the show is Mr. Thanos Veremis, Emeritus Professor of Political History at the University of Athens and Mr. Antonis Klapsis, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Peloponnese.

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