HIS 356 - History of 19th Century Europe Credits: 3

Examines the major political, social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped Europe during the “long” 19th century between 1789 (the French Revolution) and 1914 (the outbreak of WWI). Particular emphasis is placed on the causes and effects of the French and Industrial Revolutions. Traces new movements and ideologies such as liberalism, nationalism, socialism, Darwinism, feminism, imperialism, and militarism.

Prerequisite(s): (HIS 106 or HON 123 ) and (HIS 105 or HON 122 ) or permission of instructor