This first-year course aims to introduce students to historical method by studying Britain in the long 18th century. The focus is more particularly on the roots of British modernity. Regular attendance in class and regular work at home is mandatory.
Brochure
The brochure can be downloaded here thanks to the password given in class (it is also available on the Moodle page of the course).
Understanding my proofreading marks
This page will explain what I mean by the different signs and acronyms I use when I mark your papers.
A step-by-step guide to using Hypothes.is
Please follow the instructions on this page.
Exam dates
The two exams will consist in the commentary of a historical document about a topic we will have discussed in class.
Mid-term exam: 13th November
End-of-term exam: 18th December
Lastest Posts
To access older posts, please click on “All posts for 18th Century” in the sidebar menu.
- Political Life and the Rise of Public Opinion in 18th-Century Britain
- Annotate for Tuesday 10th December
- Corrigé du devoir sur table du 20 novembre
- Lecture notes 2 – The Glorious Revolution
- Lecture notes 1 – The British Isles in 1688
- Join the L1 Hypothesis Private Group
- Reading a reference or a bibliography in MLA Style