HIS 362 - Europe 1450-1715: The Era of the Renaissance and Reformation Credits: 3

Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries developed many features that we recognize as modern: large standing armies, prime ministers and governments who had to command a majority in parliament, religious pluralism, central banks and stock exchanges, and a culture of scientific experiment. This course tries to explain the causes of these major changes using primary and secondary sources.

Prerequisite(s): (HIS 105 or HON 122 ) and (HIS 106 (may be taken concurrently) or HON 123 )