HIS 132: History of The Modern World

This course surveys the major civilized traditions during the past five centuries. Principle themes include the evolution of Western dominance, the development of the scientific and cosmopolitan world views, political revolutions East and West, the rise and fall of colonial empires, the impact of the industrial and democratic revolutions, global conflicts, and nation-building in the post imperial world. (This course can be used for social science, humanities or elective credit.)