HIST 435
Middle East 1566-1914

Credit:  3 or 4 hours.


Political, social, cultural, and ideological developments in Egypt, Arabia, the Fertile Crescent, Iran and Turkey from the mid 16th century to the eve of World War I. Premodern society and institutions, the question of "decline" and "awakening", encounters with Europe and self-strengthening reforms, relations between Muslims, Christians, and Jews, the role of women and the family, and class formations. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: One year of college history or social science, or consent of instructor.