The Human Record contains various sources of global history. Chapter 8 of this book covers a few topics from this history. One individual named Treitschke explains his views on monarchy and democracy. There were changes that occurred in Europe that led to an explanation of his views on human progress and war. The other individual mentioned in this chapter was Jules Ferry. He had strong views on the hierarchy of different races as well as the French colonies.
Racism, Militarism, and the New Nationalism is covered in the second section of chapter 8. On page 292 in “The World in the Age of Western Dominance: 1800-1914” section, authors discuss how changes in Europe occurred during the nineteenth-century. The state had a goal to spread in depth …show more content…
One of the qualities that set them part was their strength in sports. A quality that the English held, that differed from the Germans, was their profit oriented spirits and love for money. “The international Jew, hidden in the mask of different nationalities, is a disintegrating influence; he can be of no further use to the world” (p. 295). In this passage, the English and the Jews come off as individuals that fit into supportive roles for the Germans. Chapter 8 also discusses Treitschke having similar views to the nationalists but beliefs in human progress relying heavily on authoritarianism, militarism, and war. The value of war is also covered in this section. According to Treitschke, war had high value because it led to expansion and progress for the nation. The following passage supports how Treitschke saw war: “A thousand touching portraits testify to the sacred power of the love which a righteous wat awakes in noble nations” (p. …show more content…
Recent developments in world trade that increased the urgency of France’s need for colonies are discussed in this passage. Trades were one of the developments behind this urgency. Trading overseas was growing and increased France’s need for colonies. France’s need to have colonies that permitted them to participate in trading overseas. These colonies would have the capability of allowing ships to enter freely and refuel their ships for long trades. In this passage, Jules Ferry faced many critics. Some who believed Ferry justified slavery. To this, he responded with some races are superior and others are inferior. He believed that there needed to be superior races because those races would have certain duties, like civilizing inferior races. Ferry made it seem like the superior races had some form of rights over those that were inferior. This comes of ignorant because all races should be seen as equals. During those times, equality was close to foreign; however, in the present day and age, those views are often seen as
Racism, Militarism, and the New Nationalism is covered in the second section of chapter 8. On page 292 in “The World in the Age of Western Dominance: 1800-1914” section, authors discuss how changes in Europe occurred during the nineteenth-century. The state had a goal to spread in depth …show more content…
One of the qualities that set them part was their strength in sports. A quality that the English held, that differed from the Germans, was their profit oriented spirits and love for money. “The international Jew, hidden in the mask of different nationalities, is a disintegrating influence; he can be of no further use to the world” (p. 295). In this passage, the English and the Jews come off as individuals that fit into supportive roles for the Germans. Chapter 8 also discusses Treitschke having similar views to the nationalists but beliefs in human progress relying heavily on authoritarianism, militarism, and war. The value of war is also covered in this section. According to Treitschke, war had high value because it led to expansion and progress for the nation. The following passage supports how Treitschke saw war: “A thousand touching portraits testify to the sacred power of the love which a righteous wat awakes in noble nations” (p. …show more content…
Recent developments in world trade that increased the urgency of France’s need for colonies are discussed in this passage. Trades were one of the developments behind this urgency. Trading overseas was growing and increased France’s need for colonies. France’s need to have colonies that permitted them to participate in trading overseas. These colonies would have the capability of allowing ships to enter freely and refuel their ships for long trades. In this passage, Jules Ferry faced many critics. Some who believed Ferry justified slavery. To this, he responded with some races are superior and others are inferior. He believed that there needed to be superior races because those races would have certain duties, like civilizing inferior races. Ferry made it seem like the superior races had some form of rights over those that were inferior. This comes of ignorant because all races should be seen as equals. During those times, equality was close to foreign; however, in the present day and age, those views are often seen as