1. Political History of Europe Acar Kutay
PSIR205
Political History of Europe
Acar Kutay

2. Why to bother about history?
the development of political freedom, constitutional government, the rule of law, individual rights
Relationship among religion, society, and the state
The development of science and technology and their impact on ideas, social institutions, and everyday life
The influence of intellectuals
Foundation!

3. Is history boring? Yes! But, wait…!Not necessarily.
Why do we have so many movies and shows taking place in history?

4. Art, entertainment and history

5. Just a few examples

6. And more!

8. History as a source of entertainment
Fiction and reality
History as a source of contemporary political discourse
History can be re-written: ideology and history

9. History makes you smart! Credit: The Thinker_Rodin

10. Textbook The Western Heritage
Engaging, user-friendly, pedagogical, key word, concepts explained
CD (your instructor has it)
Maps

11. The coverage of the course
From 17th century to the end of Second World War
An overview
Key events and their consequences

12. Major changes
The Treaty of Westphalia: sovereignty and nation-state system!
Paths to nation-building: England and France
Unsuccessful attempts: Germany and Italy
Enlightenment
The French Revolution
WWI and WWII
Social and economic life

13. Exams!! See your syllabus
Quizzes before and after the finale exams; each week 4-5 students present a sub-section