B003613 - MODERN HISTORY

Italian

Main topics of Early Modern History and of the most important historiographical debates

Carlo Capra, Storia moderna (1492-1848), Milano, Mondadori Education, 2011

Deep knowledge of the most important Early Modern History topics

Aptitude for historical research

Frontal lessons

Written examination

After the examination of the most important topics of the early modern history related to population, family structures and society, the course will analyze the forms of the powers’ organization and the most significant aspects of the new geographical and spiritual horizons in Europe during sixteenth century with specific references to the Protestant and Catholic reformations. Particular attention will be devoted to Europe during the Age of Philip II and the Thirty Years War and, later, to the European revolutions and revolts during this period. A careful examination will be devoted to the Asian empires and civilizations and to the political and economic structures in Louis XIV France. Then will be discussed the fundamental aspects of absolutism and of the new European power balance with special attention to the Civilization of Enlightenment, France, England and Italy during eighteenth century. The course will also outline the events that led to the birth of United States of America and to the outbreak of French Revolution. Then, through a synthesis of the many events in Europe during the age of Napoleon and Restoration, the course will be concluded with some lessons on Italian situation, from the Restoration to the Risorgimento. Particular attention will be devoted to the relationship between history, art and music from the XVI to the XIX century.