HIST 107 - Russian History I

3 SS, CD, WR
First Semester. This course explores the basic social, political and economic components of Russian history from earliest times to the mid-19th century. Beginning with an overview of Kievan Rus and the period of Mongol overlordship, we will focus on the rise of the Muscovite state and then the creation of a multi-ethnic empire under Peter the Great. The course examines Imperial Russian history up to the mid-century reforms of Alexander II.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 50.
Ms. Hogan

Next offered 2006-2007.

Credits: 3 hours