This course is a survey of Europe and the modern world, from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Emphasis is placed on the historical evolution of the major events and transformations that occurred during the age of absolutism and exploration, the Enlightenment, French Revolution, World Wars and the Cold War. Students will focus on the questions and ideas that have arisen from these transformational periods, and have shaped the politics, social organization, culture, technology and economies of the West. Students will also explore the influences of important figures who have had a lasting impact on history.
Semester
Fall/Spring