The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910
This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective. Part One begins with the political and economic revolutions of the late 1700s and tracks the transformation of the world during the 1800s. Part One concludes as these bewildering changes seem to be running beyond the capacity of older institutions to handle them. Throughout the course we try to grasp what is happening and ask: Why? And the answers often turn on very human choices.
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This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective. Part One begins with the political and economic revolutions of the late 1700s and tracks the transformation of the world during the 1800s. Part One concludes as these bewildering changes seem to be running beyond the capacity of older institutions to handle them. Throughout the course we try to grasp what is happening and ask: Why? And the answers often turn on very human choices.Modules
Video Lectures
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9
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9
Videos
- The Study of History
- The Great Divide
- The Traditional and the Modern
- The Great Divide-Why?
- The World of 1760
- The Commercial Revolution
- The Military Revolution
- Introverts and Extroverts
- The Fates of India and North America
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1
Assignment
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- Week One Quiz
Video Lectures
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7
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7
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- The Diffusion of Authority
- Democratic Revolutions
- These United States
- Liberty and Common Sense
- The French Revolution
- The French Republic
- The World's Revolution
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1
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- Week Two Quiz
Video Lectures
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6
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6
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- Lucky Americans
- Napoleonic Wars
- The End of Spanish America
- New Republics and Empires in the Americas
- The Tipping Point-India
- The World of 1830
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1
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- Week Three Quiz
Video Lectures
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6
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6
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- The Great Divergence-Why?
- Engines, Electricity, Evolution
- Harnessing the New Forces
- The New Situation
- The Islamic World Adapts
- Breaking Open China and Japan
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1
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- Week Four Quiz
Video Lectures
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5
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5
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- To Build a Nation
- The Global and the Local
- The Zenith of Liberalism
- A Liberal Rainbow
- Enemies of Liberalism
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1
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- Week Five Quiz
Video Lectures
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5
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5
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- The Age of Imperialism
- Tipping Points
- Varieties of Imperialism
- China in the Balance
- The Wave Breaks
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1
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- Week Six Quiz
Video Lectures
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8
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- The Second Industrial Revolution
- Modern Capitalism
- The Dynamo and the Virgin
- Modern Nation-States
- Revolutionary Nation-States
- Battle Lines
- The Battles Begin
- The Big Picture
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1
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- Week Seven Quiz
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Explore the transformative era of modern history with "The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910," an engaging course offered by Coursera. This foundational course delves into the significant political and economic revolutions of the late 18th century and traces their profound impact through the 19th century. As you navigate through this period of immense change, you'll gain insights into how these shifts challenged existing institutions and reshaped the world. Guided by expert instruction, this arts and humanities course spans 960 minutes of comprehensive content, designed to help you understand the pivotal events and human decisions that defined this era. The course is perfect for those looking to build a solid foundation in modern global history. Enroll through the Starter subscription option and embark on a journey to uncover the complexities of the modern world from a global perspective. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a learner seeking to broaden your knowledge, this course offers a rich, immersive experience that will leave you with a deeper understanding of our past.
Philip Zelikow