Students and researchers know that Infobase’s Modern World History is one of the best places to start any research on world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Now, this acclaimed database is even better, with four new Topic Centers arranged by subject. These new Topic Centers zero in on and call attention to specific, notable periods in world history that are frequent subjects of research.
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The new Topic Centers include:
European Renaissance
This Topic Center covers the history and culture of Europe during this period, including government, religion, art, architecture, literature, music, commerce, science, daily life, and more. Read “Oration on the Dignity of Man,” view a slideshow on Renaissance art, or explore commerce during the European Renaissance.
French Revolution and Napoleon
Learn more about the background, history, and aftermath of this tumultuous period in France’s history, with articles on social classes and the Estates-General; the storming of the Bastille; the rise of the French Republic and, later, Napoleon; the Reign of Terror; and more. Read key documents of the French Revolution, study a map of the Napoleonic Wars, or watch a video clip on Olympe de Gouges.
Indian Independence Movement
Dig deep into the history behind India’s fight for independence, with articles on India’s culture, the British Raj, the partitioning of the Indian subcontinent, the assassination of Mohandas Gandhi, and more. Study biographies of Mohandas Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah; read key documents of the independence movement; or explore a map of the partition of India.
Rise of Nazi Germany
Get the facts about the origins of Nazi Germany, with articles covering the Weimar Republic, the Great Depression in Germany, the Night of the Long Knives, and more. Study a timeline of the party’s rise to power; read laws enacted in 1933-35; or view a slideshow on Hitler’s ascendancy.
What Are Topic Centers?
Modern World History’s editorially curated Topic Centers allow users to locate and explore relevant, authoritative content quickly and efficiently. The focused modules feature specially selected, historically accurate content covering different eras, regions, and now subjects. Students conducting research on world history post-mid-15th century will find everything they need to study each topic, explore related research topics, or prepare a presentation. Educators will appreciate the hand-selected resources available for each topic, including a book-length introduction to the topic, a selection of full-color maps, a slideshow overview, video documentaries, primary source documents, a timeline, and a list of suggested research topics, each of which leads to a cascade of additional material.
The Topic Centers can be found under “Browse” in the drop-down menu and on the right rail of the home page.
What Is Modern World History?
Modern World History offers a comprehensive look at world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Thousands of subject entries, biographies, images, videos and slideshows, maps and graphs, primary sources, and timelines combine to provide a detailed and comparative view of the people, places, events, and ideas that have defined modern world history.
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