Capital of Europe: Paris in the Nineteenth Century

3 credits · Undergraduate

In the 19th century, Paris became the most liberal capital city in Europe, the centre of literary and artistic activity, the capital of fashion and style, and the site of a spectacular reconstruction of urban infrastructure. The course examines the key political, cultural, artistic and urban developments that contributed to this reputation. PREREQUISITES: Recommended: HIST 1004.06, or HIST 1020.03 and HIST 1021.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion