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131-002 The Age of Revolutions B: The French Revolution | |
Note | Formerly available as 131-104. Students who have completed 131-104 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 1st year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Mr Michael Adcock |
Prerequisites | Normally 131-002 The Age of Revolutions A. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week |
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 from its origins to 1795. It then examines its significance: was this really a revolutionary age? What were its consequences on ethnic minorities, women and slaves in French colonies? |
Assessment | An exercise of 500 words, and an essay of 1500 words, and a review essay of 2000 words, and 10% tutorial participation. |
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