MODERN HISTORY

To acquire a basic knowledge of main events of modern history between 1492 and 1870 with special attention to the relationship between feodalism and the birth of the modern states.

According to the Dublin descriptors, students, at the end of the course, will demonstrate:

1) knowledge and understanding in a post-secondary level field of study and knowing the fundamental themes in one's field of study;

2) ability to apply knowledge and understanding in order to demonstrate a professional approach and possess adequate skills both to conceive and support arguments and to solve problems in one's field of study;

Part A

The general history with particular attention to the most meaningful moments:

The geographical discoveries; Renaissance and modern State;

The Protestant Reform in Europe of the XVI century; “Controriforma” and Catholic Reform;

The crisis of the XVII century; The Enlightenment in Europe The industrial revolution;

The American revolution; The French revolution; The Napoleonic empire.

Part B

Part A (4 CFU)

Aurelio Musi, Le vie della modernità, Milano, Sansoni, 2001 (pp. 400 circa).

Part B (2 CFU)

Carmen Salvo, Dalla spada alla fede. Storia di una famiglia feudale: gli Spatafora (secoli XIII-XVI), Acireale-Roma, Bonanno, 2009 (pp. 200 circa)

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