Module #1 Introduction to Modern European History Overview of the course, key themes, and historiographical approaches
Module #2 The Legacy of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution Impact of Enlightenment ideas and the French Revolution on modern European history
Module #3 Napoleon and the Reorganization of Europe Napoleonic Wars, Continental System, and reorganization of Europe
Module #4 The Congress of Vienna and the Balance of Power Treaty of Vienna, Concert of Europe, and the balance of power in the 19th century
Module #5 Industrialization and Urbanization Impact of Industrial Revolution on European society and economy
Module #6 The Rise of Nationalism and National Unification Nationalist movements, unification of Germany and Italy, and the decline of multi-ethnic empires
Module #7 The Age of Imperialism and Colonialism European imperial powers, Scramble for Africa, and the impact of colonialism on non-European societies
Module #8 The Crisis of Liberalism and the Rise of Mass Politics Challenges to liberal democracy, rise of mass politics, and the emergence of socialist and fascist movements
Module #9 The Causes and Outbreak of World War I Causes of World War I, imperialism, nationalism, and militarism
Module #10 World War I:The War of Attrition Military campaigns, trench warfare, and the impact of total war on European societies
Module #11 The Russian Revolution and the Rise of Communism February and October Revolutions, Bolshevik seizure of power, and the establishment of the Soviet Union
Module #12 The Treaty of Versailles and the Interwar Period Paris Peace Conference, Treaty of Versailles, and the subsequent instability of the interwar period
Module #13 The Rise of Fascist Dictatorships Fascist ideology, rise of Mussolini in Italy, and the Nazi seizure of power in Germany
Module #14 The Spanish Civil War and the Rise of Authoritarianism Spanish Civil War, Francisco Francos dictatorship, and the spread of authoritarianism in Europe
Module #15 The Causes and Outbreak of World War II Causes of World War II, Appeasement Policy, and the German invasion of Poland
Module #16 World War II:The Global Conflict Military campaigns in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific, and the impact of total war on European societies
Module #17 The Holocaust and Genocide during World War II Nazi persecution and extermination of Jews, Romani people, and other minority groups
Module #18 The Aftermath of World War II and the Emergence of the Cold War Potsdam Conference, Yalta Conference, and the division of Europe into Eastern and Western blocs
Module #19 The Marshall Plan and the Reconstruction of Western Europe Economic reconstruction, European integration, and the rise of the European Community
Module #20 The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe during the Cold War Sovietization of Eastern Europe, Warsaw Pact, and the Soviet Unions role in the Cold War
Module #21 European Integration and the Making of the European Union Creation of the European Coal and Steel Community, European Economic Community, and the European Union
Module #22 The End of the Cold War and the Reunification of Europe Fall of communism, reunification of Germany, and the expansion of the European Union
Module #23 Contemporary Challenges in Modern Europe Immigration, terrorism, economic crises, and the rise of populist and nationalist movements
Module #24 The European Union in the 21st Century Brexit, Eurozone crisis, and the future of European integration
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in History of Modern Europe career
