History-European History

From the late Medieval era through the end of the Stuart Dynasty.

A survey of the history of England from the beginning of the Hanoverian Dynasty to the present.

A political history of the evolution of Russia from the early 19th century through the present and an analysis of contemporary Russian politics and foreign policy. Attention is also given to the contemporary politics of countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union.

A study of a selection of Shakespeare’s plays within the context of Tudor and early Stuart history. In addition to class lectures and discussions, students will attend productions of the Royal Shakespeare Company in London and Stratford and visit sites connected with the history of the time.

A survey of European history from 1350 to 1648.

A survey of European history from 1648 to 1789.

A general survey of the Middle Ages from the fall of Rome to the Renaissance. Emphasis will be upon political, institutional, ecclesiastical, and cultural history.

A study of the major countries and trends in Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Coverage ends with the background and significance of World War I.

Political, social and cultural history from 1815 to the present.

Several topics will be selected for study in depth. Among these will be the historical evolution of the British parliamentary system, the Irish question in British history, and an investigation of the current political and economic situation. The selection of topics will vary during successive offerings.

A history of the British Empire in America, Asia, Africa, and Australia/New Zealand.

A study of Latin America from its pre-Columbian origins to the collapse of the Spanish Empire in the 1820s.