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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : History

131-104 The Age of Revolutions B

Credit Points:

12.5 1st year

Coordinator:

Professor P McPhee

Prerequisite/s:

131-103 The Age of Revolutions A.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

Two lectures and a 1-hour tutorial (three hours in all)

Subject Description:

In 1789 huge numbers of French peasants, urban workers and middle-class people successfully rebelled against absolute monarchy and the privileges of the nobility. But the struggle over what system of politics and society should replace the 'Old Régime' was to divide French people and finally the whole of Europe. This subject examines the history of the French Revolution. It then compares the consequences of the Age of Revolutions in both France and the United States. Was this really a revolutionary age?

Assessment:

One research essay of 2000 words (40%), one review essay of 2000 words (50%), tutorial participation (10%).
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