This class is a survey of the development of man and civilizations around the globe, with a
particular emphasis on how the past affects us today. This class will focus on four major
themes: Revolution, Imperialism, the World at War, and the Modern World. Within these
themes the following areas will be studied: The Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment,
Growth of Nation States, Industrial Revolution, Social and Political Reforms, Imperialism,
the Rise of Modern Africa, Asia, and Latin America, The Great Wars, The Cold War Era,
and the Modern World.
particular emphasis on how the past affects us today. This class will focus on four major
themes: Revolution, Imperialism, the World at War, and the Modern World. Within these
themes the following areas will be studied: The Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment,
Growth of Nation States, Industrial Revolution, Social and Political Reforms, Imperialism,
the Rise of Modern Africa, Asia, and Latin America, The Great Wars, The Cold War Era,
and the Modern World.