explain what it adds to your knowledge about Western Europe by using one concrete example from the reading; use themes such as politics, economy and trade,

Please submit here your brief paper of 2-3 pages based on one weekly reading.
What to write in this short response: briefly summarize your selected reading; explain what it adds to your knowledge about Western Europe by using one concrete example from the reading; use themes such as politics, economy and trade, cultural exchange, society, gender, ideology, etc. to identify the topic and your understanding of the reading.