HIS 3310 - European History (800-2000)

Credits: 3

This course will begin with the rise and reign of Charlemagne at his inauguration as Holy Roman Emperor, and follow the significant geopolitical, religious, and philosophical movements from the Carolingian Renaissance, through the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, exploring their effects on the continent of Europe and Great Britain. After an analysis of the French Revolution, it will transition to the modern era and look at major events such as colonial expansion, the rise of Germany, the Russian Revolution, First and Second World Wars, and the Cold War. It will also analyse key social and religious movements such as the sexual revolution, the rise and fall of Fundamentalism, and the impact of Liberalism on religion and politics in the US, and their impact in Europe.

Prerequisite(s): None
Undergraduate