HIST 2906 [0.5 credit] Kyivan Rus’ & the Russian Empire to 1801
An introduction to the medieval and early modern East Slavic world, including the city-states of Kyivan Rus’, the Mongol conquests, the rise of Moscow, village life and serfdom, and Russia’s 18th century “Great” monarchs. Emphasis on emerging autocracy and lives of ordinary people.
Precludes additional credit for HIST 2600 (no longer offered).
Lectures/groups three hours a week.
Lectures/groups three hours a week.