France was without question one of the most powerful polities in early modern Europe and serves as a useful focal point for understanding the emergence of absolutism, colonization, imperialism, urbanization and changing gender and social roles. Seminar (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): One of HISTORY 2DD3, 2HH3, 3F03; and registration in Level IV of any Honours program in History Antirequisite(s): HISTORY 2N03 Departmental permission required.
