HIST 071: History of the Middle East since 1500

[4 units]

Surveys the history of the Middle East from 1500 to the present. Surveys the era of the great gunpowder empires, the transformation of the Ottoman Empire, the 19th century European influence in the region, 20th century nationalist movements, and late 20th-21st century Islamist movements.

Pass/No Pass option. Discussion included.