History of Modern Europe (337-0-22)

Instructors

Joel Mokyr

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L05: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is concerned with the history of Europe between 1890 and c. 1990. Its emphasis will be on material and political developments, not cultural-intellectual ones. It assumes some prior knowledge of Europe, including its geography, ethnography, and a good prior knowledge and understanding of the political and social background of twentieth century in Europe.

The course will be based on two books, to be read in parallel: John Merriman, A History of Modern Europe, Fourth Edition (earlier editions are not acceptable) and Robert Paxton and Julie Hessler, Europe in the Twentieth Century (fifth ed.), denoted by P&H below. The course will cover the material in both books and class discussions will be based on them. Part of the assignment of this course is to come prepared to each class. The final exam will cover the entire reading as outlined below. In addition, there will be a 10-15 page paper due the first day of reading week in spring (see attached instructions sheets). Grades will be based on class participation, the paper, and the final exam.

Class Materials (Required)

See the course description

Class Notes

Concentration: European

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Only History majors and minors can currently enroll in this class.