HIST0401A-S11
Rdgs Europ Hist: French Revolu
Readings in Modern European History: Enlightenment, Revolution, and Terror
The French Revolution provided a model for democratic political reform throughout the world, spreading new ideas about equality, national identity, and rights for minorities. Although informed by the Enlightenment and progressive social thought, it led to the Terror, a period of violence and repression in the name of revolutionary change. We will examine this attempt to create a just society and the corresponding violence against internal and external enemies. We will also consider the Revolution's origins, the events in France, the shock tremors throughout the world, and the long-term repercussions of change.
3 hrs. sem.
The French Revolution provided a model for democratic political reform throughout the world, spreading new ideas about equality, national identity, and rights for minorities. Although informed by the Enlightenment and progressive social thought, it led to the Terror, a period of violence and repression in the name of revolutionary change. We will examine this attempt to create a just society and the corresponding violence against internal and external enemies. We will also consider the Revolution's origins, the events in France, the shock tremors throughout the world, and the long-term repercussions of change.
3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2011
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 407(MNR 407)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Monday (Feb 7, 2011 to May 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Rebecca Bennette
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22076
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0401
- Section Identifier:
- A