HIS 208 - Great Britain From 1688 to the Present

Institution:

Lebanon Valley College

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Description:

Selected themes in British history from 1688 to the present. The course will begin with the Glorious Revolution of 1688 so as to extablish the background for an ongoing discussion of Great Britain's parliamentary tradition. Great Britain's industrial revolution, the rise of a working class, and the politics of labor will constitute another set of related themes. The course will also explore Victorianism and cultural developments in the nineteenth century. Other major topics will include British imperialism, the impact of two world wars, and the relationships among the component parts of the United Kingdon (Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England). Writing process. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lvc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 867-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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