Module #1 Introduction to the Holy Roman Empire Overview of the Holy Roman Empires history, structure, and significance
Module #2 The Imperial System:Emperors, Electors, and Princes Understanding the complex web of relationships between emperors, electors, and princes
Module #3 The Reformation and the Fragmentation of the Empire How the Protestant Reformation led to the fragmentation of the Empire and the rise of conflict
Module #4 The Thirty Years War (1618-1648):Causes and Consequences In-depth analysis of the devastating conflict that ravaged the Empire
Module #5 The Peace of Westphalia (1648):A New Order for the Empire The significance of the treaty that ended the Thirty Years War and reshaped the Empire
Module #6 The Rise of the Great Powers:Habsburgs, Hohenzollerns, and Ottos How these powerful dynasties shaped the Empires conflicts and alliances
Module #7 The Wars of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) and the Diplomatic Revolution A turning point in the Empires history, marked by shifting alliances and new rivalries
Module #8 The Seven Years War (1756-1763):Global Conflict and Imperial Consequences How the global conflict impacted the Empires balance of power and alliances
Module #9 The Partitions of Poland (1772-1795) and the Empires Eastern Borders How the Partitions reshaped the Empires borders and relationships with neighboring powers
Module #10 The French Revolution and the Empires Response How the Empire responded to the French Revolution and its impact on the continent
Module #11 The Napoleonic Era (1803-1815):The Empires Final Years The legacy of Napoleons conquests and the eventual collapse of the Empire
Module #12 The Congress of Vienna (1815):Redrawing the Map of Europe How the Congress of Vienna reorganized the Empires territories and established new alliances
Module #13 The Unification of Germany (1815-1871):From Confederation to Empire The process of German unification and its implications for the region
Module #14 The Austro-Prussian War (1866) and the End of the Empire The conflict that marked the final dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire
Module #15 The Rise of Nation-States and the Legacy of the Empire How the legacy of the Empire shaped modern nation-states and international relations
Module #16 Case Study:The Hanseatic League and Merchant Alliances In-depth examination of the Hanseatic Leagues economic and political influence
Module #17 Case Study:The Teutonic Order and the Baltic Crusades Exploration of the Teutonic Orders military and cultural impact
Module #18 Case Study:The Swiss Confederacy and the Empires Borderlands Analysis of the Swiss Confederacys unique relationships with the Empire
Module #19 The Role of the Catholic Church in Imperial Politics Examination of the Churchs influence on imperial politics and alliances
Module #20 The Impact of Imperial Conflicts on Art, Culture, and Society How conflicts and alliances shaped artistic, cultural, and social developments
Module #21 Imperial Conflicts and the Rise of Absolutism How conflicts contributed to the growth of absolutist monarchies
Module #22 The Economic Consequences of Imperial Wars Analysis of the economic impacts of conflicts on the Empire and its subjects
Module #23 The Human Cost of War:Civilians, Soldiers, and Refugees The human toll of imperial conflicts and the experiences of those affected
Module #24 Diplomacy and Statecraft in the Imperial Era Exploration of diplomatic strategies and statecraft in the Empire
Module #25 The Role of Women in Imperial Politics and Society Examination of womens roles and influences in imperial politics and society
Module #26 Comparative Analysis:The Holy Roman Empire and Other Empires Comparison of the Holy Roman Empire with other historical empires
Module #27 The Legacy of the Holy Roman Empire in Modern Europe How the Empires legacy continues to shape modern European politics and identity
Module #28 Primary Source Analysis:Imperial Documents and Correspondence In-depth analysis of primary sources from the imperial era
Module #29 Historiographical Debates:Interpreting the Empires Past Examination of different historiographical approaches to the Empires history
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Conflicts and Alliances in the Holy Roman Empire career
