History of the British Isles

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This course explores the history of the "four nations" of the British Isles-England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales-over the last six centuries, from the 15th century to the recent past. Students will focus on political, cultural, social, and economic developments, and assess how interactions amongst the "four nations" have shaped the history of the British Isles. Attempts to forge a broader "British" cultural and social identity (or to resist this process, and preserve one's original identity) will also be stressed.