France and the World since the 1789 Revolution
HIST 43
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
This course explores the history of France in a global context, from tumultuous era of the Revolution to the beginning of the 21st century. Topics include the French and Haitian Revolutions; formal and “street” politics; imperial expansion and its consequences; the devastating impact of the First and Second World Wars and the politics of resistance, collaboration, and memory; decolonization; the May 1968 movement; immigration and identity politics since the 1970s.
Course Notes
This course meets either the "Beyond North America" History Concentration requirement. Former course number "Hist 1206."
Class Notes
This class requires students to enroll in an untimed, placeholder section during registration and to submit time preferences. Sections will be assigned immediately after registration based on student interest and preferences.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
