EARLY MODERN HISTORY I

The course aims to highlight the structural features of the historical period from the Later Middle Ages to the early 19th century

To understand the main features of preindustrial society

No prerequisite is requested to attend the course

In relation to the objectives and expected outcomes, as stated in the specific sections, the content 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 microhistory to global history
MATERIAL AND ECONOMIC STRUCTURES
Climate, environment and energy. Demographic dynamics in Europe and Asia. The agricultural basis of the pre-industrial economy. Merchant networks and commercial relations. The work'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 political ancien régime?

Attending students:
Introduzione alla storia moderna, a cura di M. Bellabarba e V. Lavenia, Bologna, Il mulino, 2018;

NOT attending students:
Introduzione alla storia moderna, a cura di M. Bellabarba e V. Lavenia, Bologna, Il mulino, 2018;
R. Bizzocchi, Guida allo studio della storia moderna, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2002;
J.H. Elliott, Imperi dell'Atlantico. America britannica e America spagnola, 1492-1830, Torino, Einaudi, 2010.

Written exam made of three questions (with limit space for each answer) concerning topics examined in both class and textbook.

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 "Poverty and inequalities" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development