Global Transformations: Modern World History 1760-1910

This module examines the transition from traditional to modern societies, focusing on commercial and military revolutions.

This module explores the democratic revolutions in the Atlantic world, including the American and French Revolutions. It examines the diffusion of authority, the creation of the United States, and the global impact of these revolutions.

This module covers the revolutionary wars of the early 19th century, including the Napoleonic Wars and the end of Spanish America. It also examines the formation of new republics and empires in the Americas and the changing situation in India.

This module explores the great transformation of the world from 1830 to 1870, focusing on technological advancements, the great divergence between regions, and the opening of China and Japan to Western influence.

This module examines the rise of national industrial states, the interplay between global and local forces, and the zenith of liberalism. It also covers the enemies of liberalism and the challenges faced by emerging nation-states.

This module focuses on the age of imperialism, exploring different varieties of imperial expansion and their global impact. It pays particular attention to the situation in China and the broader implications of imperial policies.

This final module covers the great acceleration of global change from 1890 to 1910. It examines the second industrial revolution, modern capitalism, the evolution of nation-states, and the emerging battle lines that would shape the 20th century.