ITAL 2061

Civilization of Baroque Italy

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This is a scaled-down version of 2060X/Y.06, and studies Italy at the time of its greatest influence on Western civilization. The course examines Italy’s politics, its vibrant urban and rural societies, the place of Catholicism in its cultural and intellectual life, and the innovative early modern economy, all before the great crisis of the 1620s. Open to first-year students.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Gregory Hanlon. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Short paper
30%Main essay
30%Examination
30%Participation

Textbook

  • Early Modern Italy 1550-1800: Three Seasons in European History, Gregory Hanlon (free)

Course rules

Participation
Students unable to attend for a valid reason may make alternative arrangements with the instructor.
Reading
Not having read the assigned article is equivalent to not attending class.

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