This Great Course is presented by Robert J. Allison. Dr Allison is a Professor of History at Suffolk University in Boston and he also teaches history at the Harvard Extension School. The course, "The Age of Benjamin Franklin", consists of a series of 24 half-hour lectures and is titled the Age of Benjamin Franklin. Revolutions in thought, society, science, and politics transformed the world in the 18th century and Franklin was a key figure in all of them. This course will explore the many facets of this century, the rise of cities like London and Philadelphia, the spread of newspapers and magazines, the discovery of new scientific principles, and the emergence of a new political philosophy.
Please note: this course requires membership in courses that are currently unavailable
Course: | 243EC1585 |
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Dates: | September 18 - November 20, 2024 |
W from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, 10 sessions | |
Location: | UNLV MAB2 |
Instructor: | John Birkland |
Fee: | $0.00 |
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.