Riots and Revolutions: A History of Modern France, 1789-Present

3 units

This course surveys the history of France from the Revolution of 1789 through the beginning of the twenty-first century. From the political revolution that kicked off the modern era of French history through the race riots of 2005, this history is punctuated by popular protest and political revolution. In this class we will examine the long history of the modern era through the lens of riots and revolution.