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The Enlightenment Era Begins
This painting, by Joseph Wight, depicts the influence of science in the Enlightenment Era, and the curiosity tat individuals of varied backgrounds held for understanding such things. Wright, Joseph. “An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump,” oil on canvas, 1768 (National Gallery, London) -
The Glorious Revolution
The English Bill of Rights of 1688 was very important in the success of the Bloodless Revolution. It is a declaration of the rights of the citizens, and finalized the succession of William III and Mary II. It's core demands were crucial to the transformation of the Englosh Government Crown copyright. "Bill of Rights [1688]." Legislation UK Government. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/WillandMarSess2/1/2 (accessed March 31, 2014) -
The Industrial Revolution
The most important invention that came out of the Industrial Revolution was the steam locomotive and the railway, which eventually paved the way to automobiles and planes. Rain, Steam and Speed - The Great Western Railway: 1844, painted by Joseph Turner depicts a steam train speeding through rain, towards the viewer Turner, J.M. “Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway,” oil on canvas, 1844 (National Gallery, London) -
The French Revolution
The Two Treatises of Government, written by John Locke before the French Revolution is important for it outlines all the values of the French citizens that were being fought for during the revolution. Locke, John. Two treatises of government. Awnsham and John Churchill, 1965. -
Revolutions of 1848
The painting Germania by Philipp Veit, displaying the nationalist ideals and hopes of Germany during the Revolutions of 1848. Germany is portrayed as a woman, which parallels Lady Liberty, The woman in Germania is holding the German flag, with broken shackles by her feet, symbolising freedom and liberty Veit, Philipp. “Germania,” fresco painted over linen, 1848 (Germanisches Nationalmuseum , Nuremberg) -
The Russian Revolution
In November of 1917, Lenin wrote The Decree On Peace. The decree requested all who are involved in the war to withdraw and begin negotiations of a common peace. Lenin, Vladimir. "Decree on Peace." Marxists.org. https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1917/oct/25-26/26b.htm (accessed March 31, 2014).
