20702481_1 - MODERN HISTORY

This branch of history provides to give to the students the following skills: a) general knowledge about main themes, methodologies, sources concerning early modern and modern history since second-half of XV century to second-half of XIX century; b) analysis in depth of some historical subjects concerning the political, social and cultural development of Ancien Régime, especially for Italian and European countries.
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Fruizione: 20702481 Storia moderna in Scienze storiche, del territorio e per la cooperazione internazionale L-42 ANDRETTA STEFANO

Programme

I TEACHING MODULE (6CFU)
Title: Modern History Institutions
The lessons will focus mainly on the following topics: Europe and its interrelation with non-European worlds; Crisis and identity of modern Italy; Humanism and the Renaissance; Protestant Reformation and Catholic Counter-Reformation; The ancient regime society: classes and classes; Economic models: the land, work, finance and the market in the modern age; Political systems and their dynamics: empire, monarchies and republics; Family and demography; Literacy and culture; The birth of modern science; Enlightenment and reforms; The first industrial revolution; The American Revolution and the birth of the United States; French Revolution; the Napoleonic Age and the Europe of nations.

Core Documentation

I TEACHING MODULE (6CFU)
Exam texts:
A) A university textbook of modern history, chosen by the student from:

1) F. Benigno, L’età moderna. Dalla scoperta dell’America alla Restaurazione, Roma-Bari, Laterza
2) C. Capra, Storia Moderna (1492-1848), Firenze, Le Monnier Università
3) G. Gullino-G. Muto-E.Stumpo, Il Mondo Moderno, Bologna, Monduzzi

B) P. Prodi, La storia moderna, Bologna, Il Mulino

Type of delivery of the course

Professor's Lectures

Type of evaluation

The practical test is optional