HIST103: World History in the Early Modern and Modern Eras (1600-Present)
Discover a comprehensive course on global history, covering topics from the 1600s to the present. Enroll now to explore units on exchange networks, conflicts, revolutions, scientific advancements, imperialism, wars, and the Cold War. Gain insights into the rise of totalitarian states and the new world order. Understand the impact of decolonization and the post-Cold War era on global society. Start your journey today and expand your knowledge of world history.
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Unit 1: Global Networks of Exchange in the 1600s
Unit 2: Conflict and Empire in the 1600s and 1700s
Unit 3: Religious, Intellectual, and Political Revolutions in the 1600s–1800s
Unit 4: Scientific and Industrial Revolutions of the 1600s and 1700s
Unit 5: New Imperialism during the Long 19th Century
Unit 6: World War I
Unit 7: The Rise of Totalitarian States in the 20th Century
Unit 8: The Second World War and the New World Order
Unit 9: The Cold War and Decolonization
Unit 10: Global Society in a Post-Cold War World