The Civilization of the Early Modern World

Starting with the fall 2009 term, this course will be renumbered as HST 1002.

Students cover the period from the end of the Middle Ages to the French Revolution in 1789. The course emphasizes the intellectual, technological, and political expansion of Europe and the reactions of the rest of the world to it. Special attention is given to such topics as the rise of dynastic states, the rise and fall of mercantilism, the scientific revolution, exploration and gunpowder technology, and order and revolution.

There are no current sections scheduled for this course number.
Please note that courses have been assigned new numbers beginning with the fall term.
Please check the new course number for course availability.