EARLY MODERN HISTORY I

The teaching falls within the training activities of the three-year degree courses of Arts, Cultural Heritage and Philosophy, which allow the student to address a specific problem in its various articulations and with the consistent use of its own language. The specific training aim of the course is to provide knowledge of the economic, political and social dynamics between the end of the Middle Ages and the early nineteenth century, in order to allow students to develop skills that enable them to appropriately place the elements learned in other courses in their historical context. The course on Early Modern History therefore aims at critically examining fundamental notions of history, and on the other hand offers students methodological tools offered by the most recent historiography.

a) Know how to evaluate the logical consistency of contemporary historical and political debate.
b) Being able to recognize possible contradictions and aporia through a critical analysis of the applied method.
4. Communication skills
a) Knowing how to communicate the knowledge learned and the result of their application using appropriate terminology, both in oral and written.
b) Being able to interact with the teacher and with the classmates in a constructive way, especially during the lessons.
5. Learning skills
a) Knowing how to take notes, selecting and collecting information according to their importance and priority.
b) Being able to be sufficiently independent in the critical reading of texts.

No prerequisite is requested

In relation to the training objectives and expected learning outcomes, shown in the relevant sections, the contents of the course can be divided as follows.
INTRODUCTION
Introduction to the course. Historiography until the nineteenth century. The birth of the "New Historiography" and the historical-political context. The most recent historiographic trends. From microstoria to global history
MATERIAL AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURES
Climate, environment and energy. Demographic dynamics in Europe and Asia. The agricultural bases of the pre-industrial economy. Merchant networks and commercial traffic. The job's world.
MENTAL STRUCTURES
Beliefs and religions. Sovereignty and religion of the state. Time and space.
POLITICAL STRUCTURES
Community and city. Republics and monarchies. The state as a protection provider. The military revolution. Revolts, resistance and revolutions. The end of the ancient political regime?

F. Benigno, Storia moderna, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2005;

Written exam made of three questions concerning topics examined in both class and textbook

NOT attending students:
F. Benigno, L'età moderna, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2005;
R. Bizzocchi, Guida allo studio della storia moderna, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2002
M. Berengo, Nobili e mercanti nella Lucca del Cinquecento, Torino, Einaudi, 1965

Lectures in class. Emphasis is put on exchange of ideas between teacher and students.

Italian

written

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development