Western Civilization II

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(Sp) This course explores the political, social, and cultural transformation of Europe from the absolute monarchies of the 1600s through the birth of the European Union. Topics include global overseas trade, revolutions, cityscapes, class and gender identities, environmental transformations, and the experience and memory of war. Introduces students to historical methods for analyzing primary sources such as architectural plans, maps, paintings, photographs, music, diaries, political treaties, and propaganda films.