History
The history of the world from Charlemagne onwards.
History
The French Revolution, 1789-99
In this course, Professor Dave Andress (University of Portsmouth) considers eight key questions related to the French Revolution of 1789-99: (1) Did Louis XVI ever try to make the Constitutional Monarchy work? (2) To what extent did the National Assembly...
Prof. David Andress
Portsmouth University
History
Japan, 1853-1912
In this course Dr Andrew Cobbing (University of Nottingham) explores Japan in the 19th century. We begin by thinking about what Japan was like under the Tokugawa shogunate, focusing in particular on the main social, economic and cultural developments from...
Dr Andrew Cobbing
Nottingham University
History
The Unification of Italy, 1796-1871
In this course, Dr David Laven (University of Nottingham) explores the Unification of Italy between 1789-1871. We begin by thinking about what Italy was like in the late 18th century, emphasising its regional diversity in terms of both politics and...
Dr David Laven
Nottingham University
History
Napoleon III: Foreign and Imperial Policy, 1848-70
In this course, Dr Michael Rapport (University of Glasgow) explores the reign of Napoleon III, focusing in particular on his foreign and imperial policies. We begin by thinking about Louis-Napoleon's aims and ideals, as well as his experience of conducting...
Dr Michael Rapport
Glasgow University
History
Napoleon III: Domestic Policy, 1848-70
In this course, Dr Michael Rapport (University of Glasgow) explores the reign of Napoleon III, focusing in particular on his domestic policies. We begin by thinking about Louis-Napoleon's background and his preparation for power from his birth in 1808 to...
Dr Michael Rapport
Glasgow University
History
The Sectional Crisis in the United States, 1848-61
In this course, Dr Kevin Waite (University of Durham) explores the Sectional Crisis of 1848-61, the period of rising tensions between the free states of the American North and the slave states of the American South, which eventually led to...
Dr Kevin Waite
Durham University