HIS 3320 - Britain since 1714

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor

Description: This interdisciplinary course traces the history of Great Britain from the eighteenth century to the present day. It examines political, economic, social and cultural developments; the idea of “Britishness”; the role of the British Empire in this history; the impact of the world wars on Britain; and Britain’s relationship to the rest of Europe, among other topics.