The Long Nineteenth Century: Europe 1789-1914

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This course will study significant economic, political, and social developments in Europe during the long nineteenth century, 1789-1914, examining how ideas developed during the French Revolution including liberalism and nationalism were contested until the outbreak of WWI. Beginning with the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution, this course examines how these economic and political eruptions created movements such as conservatism and socialism and shaped European developments from the Napoleonic empire through nationalism and imperialism. Prerequisites: HIST 101 and 102 or consent of instructor. (F)