This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the history of Paris from its origins to the 20th century. The major political and cultural events of French history are examined in terms of the growth and development of Paris and its social life, customs, city planning, and architecture. Tours of La Montagne Sainte Geneviève, Ile Saint Louis, Quartier Saint Roche-Saint Honoré, and l’Hôtel Royal des Invalides complement lecture and discussion.
Method of presentation:
Lecture and class discussion
Required work and form of assessment:
Short summaries of the periods studied and final exam.
content:
1. Origin and evolution of French civilization
2. Paris from its origins to the advent of the Capetians (50 B.C. - 987)
3. From Hughes Capet to Philip Augususe (987 - 1223)
4. The 13th Century, height of the Middle Ages
5. The 14th Century: from Philip the Fair to Charles V
6. The 15th Century and English rule: Joan of Arc-Charles VII-Louis XI-Louis XII
7. The 16th Century: Francis I-Le Louvre- Henry II-the Renaissance, religious wars
8. 1600-1660: Henry IV-Louis XIII-Richelieu and Mazarin
9. The reign of Louis XIV (1660-1715): Versailles and Paris
10. The 18th century
11. The French Revolution in Paris and the First Empire (1789-1815)
12. 1815-1870: the Restoration, the July Monarchy
13. From 1870 to World War II: La Belle Epoque, trends of the 20th century, World War I, between the wars, Paris under the Occupation
Required readings:
Selections from:
Beaumont Maillet, L. Guide du Paris médiéval. Hazan, 1997.
Dansel, M. Paris inattendu. Hachette, 1996.
Graveline, N. Beauté de Paris. Genève: Minera, 1997.
Poisson, G. Guide des statues de Paris. Hazan, 1990.
Prasteau, J. Paris: ses places, ses jardins. Ed. De la Tourelle, 1984.
Van Deputte, J. Ponts de Paris. Paris-Musée, 1994.
Notes:
This course is offered during the regular semester and in the summer. For summer sections, the course schedule is condensed, but the content, learning outcomes, and contact hours are the same.
History Of Paris
This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the history of Paris from its origins to the 20th century. The major political and cultural events of French history are examined in terms of the growth and development of Paris and its social life, customs, city planning, and architecture. Tours of La Montagne Sainte Geneviève, Ile Saint Louis, Quartier Saint Roche-Saint Honoré, and l’Hôtel Royal des Invalides complement lecture and discussion.
Lecture and class discussion
Short summaries of the periods studied and final exam.
1. Origin and evolution of French civilization
2. Paris from its origins to the advent of the Capetians (50 B.C. - 987)
3. From Hughes Capet to Philip Augususe (987 - 1223)
4. The 13th Century, height of the Middle Ages
5. The 14th Century: from Philip the Fair to Charles V
6. The 15th Century and English rule: Joan of Arc-Charles VII-Louis XI-Louis XII
7. The 16th Century: Francis I-Le Louvre- Henry II-the Renaissance, religious wars
8. 1600-1660: Henry IV-Louis XIII-Richelieu and Mazarin
9. The reign of Louis XIV (1660-1715): Versailles and Paris
10. The 18th century
11. The French Revolution in Paris and the First Empire (1789-1815)
12. 1815-1870: the Restoration, the July Monarchy
13. From 1870 to World War II: La Belle Epoque, trends of the 20th century, World War I, between the wars, Paris under the Occupation
Selections from:
Beaumont Maillet, L. Guide du Paris médiéval. Hazan, 1997.
Dansel, M. Paris inattendu. Hachette, 1996.
Graveline, N. Beauté de Paris. Genève: Minera, 1997.
Poisson, G. Guide des statues de Paris. Hazan, 1990.
Prasteau, J. Paris: ses places, ses jardins. Ed. De la Tourelle, 1984.
Van Deputte, J. Ponts de Paris. Paris-Musée, 1994.
This course is offered during the regular semester and in the summer. For summer sections, the course schedule is condensed, but the content, learning outcomes, and contact hours are the same.