Fall 2026

French Revolution and Napoleon

Explores the French Revolution and the Age of Napoleon, examining political roots, transnational impacts, and the rise of Napoleon.

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Historical reviews of Suzanne Desan: Students must work in the class, indicating a moderate to high workload despite the positive experience.

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HISTORY 358

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Fall 2026

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Historical reviews of Suzanne Desan: Suzanne Desan is described as enthusiastic and funny, with her passion for the subject engaging students. While the course requires effort, reviewers find the experience well worth the work.

SUZANNE DESAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2009, Spring 2012, Fall 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews of Suzanne Desan: Suzanne Desan is an enthusiastic and funny instructor whose passion for the subject is engaging, making the class well worth the effort required.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 2.79 GPA, 23.8% A/AB (n=63 letter grades); Fall 2014: 3.08 GPA, 42.1% A/AB (n=38 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.53 GPA, 79.3% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Suzanne Desan: Students must work in the class, indicating a moderate to high workload despite the positive experience.

Historical reviews of Suzanne Desan: The instructor's enthusiasm and humor create a positive learning environment that students find rewarding.

Topics

  • Roots of discontent and revolutionary ideas
  • Slavery and colonial revolts
  • The Terror and the rise of Napoleon

Skills

  • Analysis of revolutionary political dynamics
  • Critical reflection on democracy and political violence

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