HIS 216 - Barbarian Europe

Institution:

University of Rochester

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Description:

This offering explores the cultures of northern Europe from the 5th century BCE to the 10th century CE. In the first unit, we will deal with the Celtic peoples from their prehistoric pagan past to their continuing cultural identity after their conversion to Christianity, especially in Ireland. The second unit traces the Germanic peoples from their movement throughout Europe during the Migration Period to their conversion and settlement as Christian kingdoms. The last unit considers the history of the Vikings, "the last of the barbarians", and their impact on the Christian West. The course stresses the sources and interpretation of evidence from Archaeology, art history, historical texts, inscriptions, and place names, which allow us to reconstruct the cultures and assess their contribution to Medieval and, ultimately, Modern society.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rochester.edu

Phone Number:

(888) 822-2256

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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