HIST 10181 - France in Age of Eiffel Tower

Course Credit: 1
An introduction to the study of history through the examination of a specific historical theme. Class format includes lecture and discussion. We will explore the history of France in the decisive years from 1860 to 1914. These years have been remembered as: the birthplace of impressionism and an adventurous cultural avant-garde, the birth of mass culture and mass democracy, the rise of modern Paris. We will study this era in all its complexity, looking to art, literature, politics, and more. Expect heavy reading and writing. [HSS]