Course Description
The rise of the modern European state and its impact on society and culture from 1600 to 1789. Themes include kingship and state formation, popular revolt, aristocratic culture, Enlightenment social thought, and the collapse of the Old Regime.
Athena Title
AGE OF ABSOLUTISM
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Topical Outline