In modern times, we can see that the foundation of modern civilization stems from Europe. Examples of this include democracy, the concept of human rights, and the industrial revolution. They have all left a deep impact on the development of the world. How were these cornerstones of civilization created How did European civilization come about? And why has Europe influenced modern civilization so profoundly This book views these questions from different perspectives to give us a quick, clear, and systematic understanding of the history and civilization of Europe.