HIS 315 19th Cent Europe:Rev&Indus Nat

Prerequisite: HIS 102 or junior standing

This course examines the history of Europe from the French Revolution, which signaled the end of the Old Order, to the outbreak of World War I, which led to the end of European primacy in the world. Major themes for the years 1789 through 1848 include the first and second industrial revolutions, the decline of aristocratic hegemony, the emergence of new ideologies (especially nationalism, liberalism, and socialism), and the rise of the bourgeoisie. After 1870, principal themes include domestic politics, culture in Europe's golden age, and increasing national rivalry and competition.

Credits

1 Course Credit