AHIS 17A00 - History: ʺThe Long European 19th Century (1780-1914: Revolutions, Modernity, and Rise to Power)
This course intends to present the history of Europe from the late 18th century to the very beginning of the Great War. The European continent will be situated at the centre of the stage, but its interactions with the rest of the world, Americas, Africa, China and Japan notably, will be examined.
The processes of political and social transformation will be considered first. We will also examine the economic and social changes that affected European societies. A specific focus will be made on individual experiences. Cultural considerations will be taken into account through the presentation of novels, short stories, poetry, painting and music.
Seminar: 2/3.
Class weekly quizzes: 25%.
Oral presentation: 30%.
Midterm timed, tabled and written essay: 30%.
Oral participation: 15%.
Final timed, tabled and written essay: 1/3.
Plan des séances (12) :
Session 1 – Towards the “long” 19th century (1780s – 1914).
Session 2 – The French Revolutions.
Session 3 – The Napoleonic Era.
Session 4 – Restoration, liberalism, revolts.
Session 5 – First industrial revolution and romanticism.
Session 6 – 1848 onward: uprisings, revolution and counter-revolution.
Session 7 – The ambiguous Nation-State: fragmentation and unification in Europe.
Session 8 – Slavery, emancipation, US Civil War.
Session 9 – Liberalism, anarchism, socialism and authoritarianism.
Session 10 – Premises of our modern world (1): towards a new way of life?
Session 11 – Imperialism, adventure and “liberation”.
Session 12 – Premises of our modern world (2): from the “Golden Age” to the Great War.
Articles and chapters indicated on the detailed syllabus that will be sent in advance before the beginning of the course.
Paintings and photos indicated on the detailed syllabus that will be sent in advance before the beginning of the course.