The Impact of World Wars on the Development of Law (Legal History Study)
Keywords:
World War I, World War II, Europe, global historyAbstract
This abstract aims to examine the background, the process of occurrence, and the impacts of World War I and World War II on the European region. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a literature review approach, which involves examining various scientific sources such as history textbooks and relevant journal articles. The results of the study indicate that World War I and World War II were triggered by an accumulation of interconnected political, economic, and ideological factors, such as extreme nationalism, great power rivalries, and the failure of the international system to maintain stability. The impacts of both wars were highly significant for Europe, including changes in the political map, economic crises, and the emergence of a new world order. The conclusion of this study emphasizes that World War I and World War II were not merely military conflicts, but also historical events that shaped political development and international relations in Europe up to the modern era.
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