HIST.5100 Modern Revolutions in a Global Context (Formerly 43.510)

Id: 037585 Credits: 3-3

Description

Course is an introduction to the historical study of revolutions and revolutionary movements. We will define revolution and examine competing theories about its causes, outcomes, and processes through the study of several revolutions, upheavals, coups, and rebellions from around the world. We will read about and discuss the origins of the modern idea of revolution and a few leading theorists and theories along with our historical analyses. Over the course of the semester, we will identify the elements of a revolution and the specific historical, social, and political contexts that create them.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: 43.106 The Modern World or the permission of the instructor.

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