Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM (8/20/2018 - 11/30/2018) Location: MAIN CH 222
Fri, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (12/7/2018 - 12/7/2018) Location: FINAL FINAL
Description
This course begins with the ascension to power of France's Bourbon Dynasty and covers developments in France, eventually leading to the Revolution of 1789 and the long series of European wars that resulted, up to Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo in 1815 and the settlement following his exile to St. Helena, and the restoration of the Bourbons as monarchs. This will be an in-depth study of the political, social, economic, military and naval developments, to gain a full understanding of one of the more powerful royal families of Europe, their rise, fall and second, if relatively short-lived restoration to power. The critical importance of France at this time in Europe, the Development of absolution, and such famous French kings as Louis XIV, and queens such as Marie Antionette, along with Napoleon Bonaparte, are all examined.