This course provides a detailed introduction to Western European politics, with an emphasis upon Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. Topics include: state and nation formation, early experiences of autocratic and parliamentary rule, the sources and nature of post-WWII democracies, and the recent resurgence of nationalism and regionalism. Antirequisite(s): Political Science 2248E. Prerequisite(s): Political Science 2245E, or International Relations 2701E. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. back to top
