The Two Europes
Glenn W. Olsen
In pursuit of the question European identity, this paper applies Ramón Menéndez Pidal's idea two Spains to whole Europe, setting up contrast between traditional and modernist Europe. Though most traditionalist societies have usually engaged in various forms “updating,” modernists wish some connection with past, dividing line Two Europes was Enlightenment French Revolution. On one side we “pious,” those who want retain much past walk their fathers’ footsteps. Commonly these either are religious or tolerant religion. other trying create a new cultural space separated from ancien régime. Often hostile probably Southern Europe is more than Northern, found across intermingled. The goal essay delineate nature each Europes.
The European Legacy