History 61 - Britain and the Atlantic World,1480-1780

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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Description:

Not offered in the period from 08F through 10S This course focuses on Atlantic society, economy, politics and culture shaped by the nature of maritime life in early modern times. Topics include: British voyages of trans-Atlantic exploration; the effects of trans-Atlantic contacts on communal life and settlement patterns; navies, merchant seamen, and pirates; the slave trade; life in port towns and coastal villages; the lore and creative traditions of Anglo-American maritime culture; and the impact of European competition on the British vision of an Anglo-Atlantic world. Open to all students. Dist: SOC or INT; WCult: W. Major Dist: INTER; <1700, <1800.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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