World Civilization To 1715 (HIS 117)

Term: 2013-2014 AY Summer

Faculty

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Description

Emphasis will be placed on the ideas, institutions and cultural heritage of civilization, as well as political events. Key themes are: the political, philosophical and cultural legacies of ancient Greece and Rome; the origins and beliefs of Judaism and Christianity; Medieval society and institutions; the Renaissance and Reformation; European exploration and colonization; the emergence of capitalism; the English Revolution; Constitutionalism and Absolutism; the Scientific Revolution; and the Enlightenment.