HIST 2239: Britain in the Nineteenth Century

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Course Format Lecture 3.0 h + Seminar 1.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h
Credits 3.0

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Victorian Britain was the first urban industrial nation. This course will examine the way that Victorian society met the challenge of industrialization, focusing on the social, cultural and political changes that took place in Britain during the 19th century. Emphasis will be placed on specific themes such as the changing class relationships, the impact of industrialization on family life, patterns of work and leisure, and urban growth.

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