This module introduces the history of Europe from 1648 to 1945, focusing on the interplay between major historical events and the lives of ordinary people. It examines:
Students will engage with both historical texts and fictional works, exploring how these narratives complement each other in understanding the past.
This module introduces the history of Europe from 1648 to 1945, focusing on the interplay between major historical events and the lives of ordinary people. It examines:
Students will engage with both historical texts and fictional works, exploring how these narratives complement each other in understanding the past.
This module examines the rise of absolutism in Europe, contextualized by the religious wars and the Thirty Years' War. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze how these developments shaped the political landscape of Europe.
This module explores why Great Britain and the Netherlands resisted adopting absolutist rule during the seventeenth century. It considers:
This examination reveals the cultural and political dynamics that distinguished these nations from their continental counterparts.
This module focuses on Peter the Great's dual legacy, encompassing both military expansion and cultural transformation in Russia. Key themes include:
Students will analyze how Peter's policies influenced Russia's historical trajectory and its relationship with the West.
This module delves into the Enlightenment, emphasizing the transformation of French society leading to the Revolution. Students will explore:
This exploration highlights how Enlightenment ideas contributed to the revolutionary climate in France.
This module focuses on Maximilien Robespierre, a key figure during the French Revolution. Major themes include:
Students will analyze how Robespierre's actions and ideologies shaped the course of the Revolution.
This module investigates Napoleon's complex identity and the implications of his Corsican origins. Key discussions include:
This analysis provides insight into Napoleon's legacy and the evolution of warfare in Europe.
This module examines the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing its complexities and gradual evolution. Students will explore:
This exploration reveals the multifaceted nature of industrialization and its impact on society.
This module focuses on the rise of the bourgeoisie in the nineteenth century, emphasizing its diversity and influence. Key topics include:
Students will analyze how middle-class dynamics shaped European society and culture during this period.
This module investigates the absence of revolution in Britain during the widespread upheaval of 1848. Key discussions include:
This analysis provides insight into the unique political character of Britain during a revolutionary era.
This module focuses on the unprecedented urbanization of the nineteenth century and its associated challenges. Key themes include:
Students will analyze how urbanization shaped social and political dynamics during this period.
This module investigates the emergence of nationalism in Europe amidst ethnic and national conflicts of the twentieth century. Key discussions include:
This exploration reveals the complexities of national identity in modern Europe.
This module examines the two main strains of socialism in the nineteenth century: reformist and revolutionary. Key topics include:
Students will explore how these socialist movements shaped the political landscape of Europe.
This module analyzes the surge in European colonial expansion known as New Imperialism. Key discussions include:
This examination reveals how imperialism shaped European society and international relations.
This module explores the complexities surrounding the causes of World War I. Key themes include:
Students will analyze how these factors contributed to the outbreak of one of history's most devastating wars.
This module examines the trench warfare that characterized World War I, highlighting its brutal realities. Key discussions include:
Students will gain insight into the human experience of warfare and its lasting consequences.
This module focuses on the commemoration of World War I and its lasting effects on European memory. Key themes include:
Students will analyze how these memorial practices influence contemporary European identity.
This module investigates the Russian Revolution of 1917, focusing on the events between the February and October revolutions. Key discussions include:
Students will explore the complexities of revolutionary processes and their implications for the future of Russia.
This module examines the complex political landscape of post-World War I Europe, particularly concerning the successor states. Key themes include:
Students will analyze how these dynamics contributed to the tensions leading up to World War II.
This module explores Stalinism and its impact on Soviet society. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze how Stalin's regime shaped Soviet history and the broader implications for Eastern Europe.
This module investigates the rise of fascism in Germany, particularly under Hitler's regime. Key discussions include:
Students will explore how fascism emerged as a response to societal discontent and its devastating consequences.
This module focuses on the themes of collaboration and resistance during World War II in Europe. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze how these dynamics shaped national identities and historical narratives in Europe.
This module examines the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and its aftermath. Key themes include:
Students will analyze how the collapse of communism reshaped Europe and the global landscape.