HIS 2098 EUROPEAN CULTURE 1848-1945
During its modern period, the European continent enjoyed progressive movements in areas such as science, philosophy, political thought, art, and literature. Unfortunately, this era's legacy would ultimately become marred by war, imperialism, totalitarianism, and genocide. This course will examine the history of Europe throughout this often difficult transition period that begins with the "Springtime" revolutions of 1848 and closes with the Fall of fascism and the subsequent emergence of an international community. Special emphasis will be placed on social and cultural movements that largely defined Europe's modern age. Some such topics will include: liberalism, Marxism, nationalism, modernism, racism, and cosmopolitanism.
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