HST 313, 314 - Europe in the Age of Enlightenment

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR (students beginning prior to Fall 2024): Meets general academic requirement HU.
Meets requirement: W when offered as 314
A detailed treatment of political, social, cultural, and intellectual developments in Europe from 1715 to 1795. The principal focus will be on Western Europe. Themes shall include the political and social structure of ancient regime Europe, the diplomacy of the European state system, the Enlightenment, and the transition from despotism to revolution.
Meets Department pre-Modern Requirement