HI 209
From Renaissance to Revolution: The Origins of Modern Europe
Section: 501

Course Description

Exploration of the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Western Europe during an intense and exciting period of transition from a medieval to a modern world. Topics to be discussed include Renaissance art and philosophy; the printing revolution and the French Revolution; climate change and economic dislocation; witchcraze; religious reforms and religious wars; commercialization; navigation; empire; slavery; the new science; and new ideas about democracy, equality, and modernity.

GEP

Global Knowledge GEP Course

Humanities GEP Course

DE Program

Study Abroad

Regional Location

Czech Republic

Spring 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 8, 2025
Classes End:
April 26, 2025
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
R: NC State Prague Students Only