BRITAIN SINCE 1688

HISTORY 124

Course Description

Introduction to the major themes in the history of imperial Britain and the modern world. Themes include (but are not limited to) the changing patterns of life during those centuries, the development of modern identities and notions of the self, the emergence of a modern, commercial civil society, the rise of industrial capitalism, liberalism, the modern state, and imperial and total war.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.26

-30.44% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.74% from Historical

A Rate

54.84%

83.84% from Historical

Class Size

-58.31% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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