This course examines Russian history from 1855 to the present. It covers political, economic, social, and cultural history. Examinations will be essay type. This course examines the changes in Southern cultural, economic, political, and social institutions during the era of Reconstruction through the 1960's with emphasis on race relations. Attention is given to an historical comparison of the South as an underdeveloped region within a highly developed nation and today's underdeveloped nations within an interactive and developed global system.
Supplementary readings elucidate the South's history through biographies and historical fiction.
The French Revolution had an incredible impact on the European political landscapes that had consisted of kings, queens, nobles, and a few commoners. It replaced these individuals with a new elite whose goals began in liberty and equality. Later events were to see the use of terror and the advent of Counterrevolution, especially in the hands of Napoleon. Finally, the legacy continues in various forms including the Statue of Liberty, numerous films, and Bill of Rights from many nations. This class will examine the causes of the Revolution as well as its aftermath.