Dec 26, 2024  
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HIS 321 - The French Revolution

3 Credits


Students study the French Revolution, an event that marks the beginning of modern politics in the West. Topics include the ideas of the Enlightenment, the events of 1789-1794, the rise of Napoleon, the birth of political ideologies, and the fundamental questions of government, representation, and violence in politics.
Prerequisites: Any HIS course