The course covers a thematic journey through the centuries from the time of the great geographical explorations to the Restoration period. The student should have a good knowledge of the general history between the ancient and medieval ages.
The course aims to clarify the fundamental themes of modern history through the different historiographic interpretations, with particular attention to the global perspective. The course also offers to deepen the methods of historical research, in its conceptual and practical aspects in relation to the analysis of archival, archaeological and iconographic sources.
See the previous field for objectives. With regard to overall learning outcomes, by the end of the course, students will be able to understand a text on early modern history and historiography, discuss it, and place it within current scholarly debates.
In particular, for students taking the 6-ECTS version of the course, the goal is to develop a basic knowledge of early modern history. For students taking the 9-ECTS version, in addition to basic knowledge and disciplinary skills, the course aims to provide further insights into the relationship between history and art history in the early modern period.
By the end of the course, students will have developed:
The ability to understand the main themes of the discipline and to follow its events and processes;
The ability to critically interpret data and issues related to the subject matter, and to reflect on key topics, forming independent judgments;
The ability to communicate, using appropriate language, information and issues related to early modern history;
The acquisition of essential tools and the ability to use them in such a way as to pursue further studies in the field and apply them in professional life.
To be able to read and communicate correctly in Italian. To have acquired the basic historical knowledge of secondary school. To be able to read a text in a foreign language of the European Union in addition to the mother tongue.
The lectures will be held in person and only in the event of an emergency will the distance mode be used on the Microsoft Teams platform at Teams channel bkfznqj.
Classes are held in presence. Attendance, although not compulsory, is recommended. The lecturer, at the specific request of a student (by e-mail), may allow him/her to follow classes remotely via “Teams” platform.
Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.
Themes and Problems in World History from the 15th to the 19th Century
Themes and Problems in World History from the 15th to the 19th Century Women and Power at the Court of the Kings of France between the 16th and 18th Centuries
Non-attending students are required to prepare an additional text on Louis XIV.
Bibliography for students using the 6 cfu course
V. Criscuolo, Storia moderna, Torino, Pearson, 2019
Bibliography for students using the teaching for 9 cfu
V. Criscuolo, Storia moderna, Torino, Pearson, 2019P.
B. Craveri, Amanti e regine. il potere delle donne, Milano, Adelphi, 2008.
Non-attending students (both male and female) are also required to prepare the following text: P. Burke, Il re Sole, Milan, Il Saggiatore, 2017.
Ricevimento: Monday from 15,30 to 17,30. The teacher's studio is located in Albergo dei Poveri.
LUCA LO BASSO (President)
ANDREA ZAPPIA
EMILIANO BERI (Substitute)
PAOLO CALCAGNO (Substitute)
I semester
15 september 2025
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy
Compulsory written test on the modern history textbook and oral test on the monographic part.
In the examination, which will be conducted in written and oral form, the candidate will be asked to explain one or more specific topics contained in the texts indicated. The candidate will be asked to illustrate these topics critically, in a correct and articulate manner and using appropriate language. The ability to establish significant links with other topics dealt with in the same text or addressed during the lessons will also be tested.
Given the specific nature of the course, which combines modern history and art history, class attendance is strongly recommended.
