Spain and Its World, 1469-1808
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Overview
Subject area
HST
Catalog Number
351
Course Title
Spain and Its World, 1469-1808
Department(s)
Description
A history of early modern Spain from the marriage of Queen Isabel of Castile and King Fernando of Aragon in 1469 to the invasion of Napoleon's army in 1808. The course examines the politics, geography, economy, and society of Spain as well as Spain's encounters with the wider world. Topics generally include the rise to prominence of Spain in Europe in the late fifteenth century, the making of an extensive empire in the Americas and Asia, and its struggle to support a grandiose foreign policy to defend its interests around the world. For History majors and minors, this is designated as a pre-1700 course.Pre-requisite: Any 200-level history course and ENG 151
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4