HIST 152: The Spectacular Spanish Empire: Rise Decline Influence

Department
School
College Liberal Arts/Sciences
Credits 4
Degree Attributes
CLAS: (D) Historical Studies,
CoB: Humanities,
SoAD: Humanities
Spectacular and fascinating have been used to describe the largest empire ever to exist. Covering ca. 1492·1975, this course traces Spain's rise and fall while examining developments in nationalism and imperialism in Europe and in the Americas, Topics include politics, culture, and Spain's legacy in the modern world.