19th Century European Industrialization and Imperialism
The Dominant Europe
The rise of industrialization during the nineteenth century, and especially the huge technological development in Europe, led to the 2nd Industrial Revolution. This meant the fragmentation of the world into two poles: the industrialized countries and non-industrialized ones. In the early twentieth century, the former were imposed on the latter, who were under the direct or indirect influence of Europe, due to its demographic vitality, its commercial and technical superiority,
Read MoreBiological Evolution and Cultural Diversity: A Deep Dive
Evolution as an Explanatory Framework
The word evolution does not explain the origin of species but, according to Charles Darwin, changes from a small living being. Two shades and adaptive biological material:
- Evolution
- Astrophysics
- Psychology
- Artificial intelligence
Life, periodontal, inorganic material, organic matter.
Biological Evolution
No one addressed evolution. Species have become extinct and survived at random. Not anyone who directs the human being is dominant. People should behave as they are,
Read MoreCulture in the Spanish Constitution: An Analysis
Culture in the Spanish Constitution
Introduction:
The Spanish Constitution addresses culture not as a single, general concept, but in relation to specific contexts, often juxtaposed with the notion of ethnicity. This is evident in several articles:
Preamble, Fifth Paragraph: “Promote the progress of culture and economy to ensure a dignified quality of life.”
Section 9.2: “Facilitate the participation of all citizens in political, economic, cultural, and social life.”
Article 25: (Regarding those sentenced
Read MoreBaroque Period: Society, Literature, and the Courtier
Societal Context of the Baroque Era
The Baroque period, primarily spanning the 17th century, was a time of significant upheaval and transformation in Europe. Several key factors shaped the social landscape:
- The Counter-Reformation: The Council of Trent played a crucial role in the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation. The Church sought to reassert its authority and emotionally reconnect with the faithful.
- Social Gentrification: An idealized aristocratic court society emerged, often
Impact of Industrial Revolution on Global Economies
Impact of the Industrial Revolution on National Economies
What did the recent Industrial Revolution mean for national economies? Economic growth, the product of the Industrial Revolution, undoubtedly led to increased well-being and improved quality of life.
Classical Economists’ View on the Modern Economic System
What did classical economists think? They believed that the modern economic system was based on free and decentralized exchange. They posited that the economy contained elements that allowed
Read MoreEtxebarria’s Speech: Protectionism and Basque Industry in 19th Century Spain
Location
This text is an informative speech with political and economic content, originating from a historical primary source. It was written at the time of the events it describes.
The author is Federico Etxebarria, then president of the Basque Producers League, a significant business association in the steel and metallurgical industry. He was also the owner of the Etxebarria company in Begoña, the first to install a Siemens steel furnace, and a member of the Liberal Party.
In this speech, Federico