1. PSIR205 Political History of Europe Acar Kutay

2. Why to bother about history? the development of political freedom, constitutional government, the rule of law, individual rights Relationship among religion, society, and the state The development of science and technology and their impact on ideas, social institutions, and everyday life The influence of intellectuals

3. Is history boring? Yes! But, wait…!Not necessarily. Why do we have so many movies and shows taking place in history?

4. Art, entertainment and history

5. Just a few examples

6. And more!

8. History as source of entertainment Fiction and reality History as a source of contemporary political discourse History can be re-written: ideology and history

9. History makes you smart! Credit: The Thinker_Rodin

10. Textbook The Wester Heritage – Engaging, user-friendly, pedagogical, key word, concepts explained – CD – Maps

11. The coverage of the course From 17 th century to the end of Second World War An overview Key events and their consequences

12. Major changes The Treaty of Westphalia: sovereignty and nation-state system! Paths to nation-building: England and France Unsuccessful attempts: Germany and Italy Enlightenment The French Revolution WWI and WWII Social and economic life

13. Exams!! 4 Quizzes: 2 best considered: 20 percent Mid-term: 30 percent Final exam: 40 percent Presentations: 10 percent