Global Transformations: Modern World History 1760-1910
Explore the dramatic changes that shaped the modern world in this 15-hour global history course.This course, taught by Professor Philip Zelikow.
Explore the dramatic changes that shaped the modern world in this 15-hour global history course.This course, taught by Professor Philip Zelikow.
This course, taught by Professor Philip Zelikow, offers a comprehensive survey of global history from 1760 to 1910. It examines the major political, economic, and social transformations that laid the foundations of the modern world. The curriculum is divided into seven modules, each focusing on a key period or theme in this era of rapid change. Students will explore the commercial and military revolutions of the late 18th century, the democratic revolutions in the Atlantic world, the rise of national industrial states and empires, and the acceleration of global interconnectedness in the late 19th century. The course emphasizes understanding the forces driving these changes and their impact on different regions of the world. Through a combination of video lectures and quizzes, students will gain insights into how the world transitioned from traditional to modern societies and the long-lasting consequences of this transformation.
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What you'll learn
Understand the key factors that led to the transition from traditional to modern societies
Analyze the causes and consequences of the American and French Revolutions
Explore the origins and global impact of the Industrial Revolution
Examine the rise of national industrial states and their imperial ambitions
Understand the transformation of political ideologies during this period
Analyze the impact of technological advancements on global interconnectedness
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10 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of global history from 1760 to 1910, a period marked by profound transformations that shaped the modern world. Beginning with the commercial and military revolutions of the late 18th century, the course traces the emergence of new political ideas and economic systems. Students will explore the democratic revolutions in America and France, and their global impact. The curriculum then delves into the industrial revolution and its far-reaching consequences, including the rise of national industrial states and the expansion of European empires. Throughout the course, special attention is given to how these changes affected different parts of the world, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. The later modules examine the acceleration of global interconnectedness in the late 19th century, including technological advancements, the spread of capitalism, and the intensification of imperial competition. By the end of the course, students will have a nuanced understanding of how the world transformed from traditional societies to modern nation-states and empires, and the lasting legacy of this transformation on global politics, economics, and culture.
From the Traditional to the Modern - Commercial and Military Revolutions (1760-1800)
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Democratic Revolutions of the Atlantic World (1760-1800)
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Revolutionary Wars (1800-1830)
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The World Transformed (1830-1870)
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The Rise of National Industrial States (1830-1871)
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
The Rise of National Industrial Empires (1871-1900)
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
The Great Acceleration (1890-1910)
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
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Historian and Diplomat Bridging Academia and Policy
Dr. Philip Zelikow, White Burkett Miller Professor of History at the University of Virginia, is a renowned historian and former diplomat. He specializes in modern world and U.S. history and has authored seminal works like Germany Unified and Europe Transformed and The Kennedy Tapes. Zelikow's career includes directing the 9/11 Commission, serving as Counselor of the Department of State under Secretary Condoleezza Rice, and advising Presidents George H.W. Bush and Barack Obama. A member of key advisory boards, he blends academia with policy, offering deep insights into statecraft and global history.
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