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HIST536 - History of the Enlightenment
Course Details
Course Code: HIST536 Course ID: 3516 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course is a study of the major social, political and cultural changes in Europe from the death of Louis XIV to the fall of Napoleon. Topics include the intellectual history of the Enlightenment, the causes of the Revolution, the development of radical ideologies, social and political instability, the French impact on Europe, and the achievements of Napoleon as civil administrator, military strategist, and commander.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/20 - 09/04/20 | 09/07/20 - 11/01/20 | Summer 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 05/25/20 - 10/30/20 | 11/02/20 - 12/27/20 | Fall 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
Information is provided in the syllabus when the course begins.
| Book Title: | The Enlightenment, Vol I: The Rise of Modern Paganism - eBook available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780393313024 |
| Author: | Gay, Peter |
| Unit Cost: | $21.35 |
| Book Title: | The Enlightenment, Vol 2: The Science of Freedom - eBook available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780393313666 |
| Author: | Gay, Peter |
| Unit Cost: | $36.40 |
| Book Title: | Portable Enlightenment Reader - eBook available in the APUS Online Library |
| ISBN: | 9780140245660 |
| Publication Info: | Penguin Books, Inc. |
| Author: | Kramnick, Isaac |
| Unit Cost: | $24.40 |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.