HIST0244A-S11
Early Modern Europe, 1555-1789
Society and Culture in Early Modern Europe, 1555-1789
War, famine, and disease marked the terrible "iron century" of European history, from 1550 to 1660. Out of this frightful crucible, modern society was created. We will trace this troubled genesis from the aftershocks of the Reformation to the first rumblings of the French Revolution, stressing the conflicts that gave rise to the modern world: monarchy vs. "liberty," religion vs. "enlightenment," elite vs. popular culture. Topics such as the family, witchcraft, warfare, and fashion will be given special attention. Pre-1800. 3 hr lect/disc.
War, famine, and disease marked the terrible "iron century" of European history, from 1550 to 1660. Out of this frightful crucible, modern society was created. We will trace this troubled genesis from the aftershocks of the Reformation to the first rumblings of the French Revolution, stressing the conflicts that gave rise to the modern world: monarchy vs. "liberty," religion vs. "enlightenment," elite vs. popular culture. Topics such as the family, witchcraft, warfare, and fashion will be given special attention. Pre-1800. 3 hr lect/disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- Axinn Center 100(AXN 100)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Paul Monod
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR HIS SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22080
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0244
- Section Identifier:
- A