French Revolution: Origins to the Thermidor

An historical examination of the Revolution of France from its origins, the fiscal insolvency of the Monarchy, the convocation and first meetings of the Estates General, May and June 1789 through successive changes in government and revolutionary war down to summer 1794. PREREQ: related 3000-series course or permission of the department. (sem 3) cr 3. Students may not receive credit for both HIST 4606 and HIST 4605.