HIST 393
Sister Revolutions in France and America
Last Offered Spring 2014
Division II
Cross-listed LEAD 212
This course is not offered in the current catalog

Class Details

In the late-eighteenth century, two revolutions burst forth-they were the most striking and consequential events in modern history, decisive turning-points that transformed society and politics. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the overarching ideas and visions of the sister revolutions. Through correspondence, political essays and speeches, we will seek to understand the fundamental theories, goals and accomplishments of both revolutions. Who were their leaders and according to what principles did they govern? Did revolutionaries in France find a model in America for their Revolution? What is the meaning of the “Terror” in France and what light does it shed on modern revolutionary movements? Why was the American Revolution followed by decades of stability while the French Revolution bequeathed a turbulent succession of failed governments? Have America and France continued to conceive of themselves as revolutionary nations? We will read works by Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Adams, Rousseau, Robespierre, Saint-Just, Tocqueville, Burke and others.
The Class: Format: seminar
Limit: 12
Expected: 12
Class#: 3561
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: two papers, two class presentations, and active participation in class discussions
Prerequisites: none
Enrollment Preferences: students with backgrounds in American history, French history or political science
Distributions: Division II
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
HIST 393 Division II LEAD 212 Division II
Attributes: HIST Group C Electives - Europe and Russia
HIST Group F Electives - U.S. + Canada
HIST Group G Electives - Global History
LEAD Facets or Domains of Leadership

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