ST103
World History in the Early Modern and Modern Eras (1600-Presen
This course will present a comparative overview of world history from the 17th century to the present era. You will examine the origins of major economic, political, social, cultural, and technological trends of the past 400 years and explore the impact of these trends on world societies. This course will be structured chronologically and thematically, with each unit focusing on a significant historical subject. The units will include representative primary-source documents and images that illustrate important overarching themes, such as the emergence of modern nation-states, the economic and technological interactions between Western and non-Western peoples, the changing social and cultural perceptions about religion and the state, and the development of physical and virtual networks of information exchange.
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Rating | Not enough ratings |
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Length | 13 segments |
Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
Cost | $0 |
From | Saylor Academy |
Download Videos | Unknown |
Language | English |
Subjects | Humanities |
Tags | History |
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