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STORIA DELL'EUROPA IN ETA' MODERNA Single discipline educational activity
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The course aims to analyse the historical evolution and the role played by the aristocracy in the history of Europe in the Early Modern Age. Was it a cohesive social group, united in the defence of its powers and privileges, or was it something more? In the course of the Early Modern Age, was its power really progressively annulled, as historiography has long maintained, being reabsorbed by the authority of 'absolute' sovereigns and 'modern' states? The course aims to show, by alternating history and historiography, how the role played by the European aristocracies was much more complex than has long been thought. In particular, the political role will be emphasised, i.e. the ability of the nobility to take concrete and conscious political action, supporting kings and their ministers or, conversely, opposing their rule, peacefully or, at times, through conspiracies, plots and revolutions.
Extended Syllabus In the course of the lectures, both the ways in which the European aristocracies have defined and represented themselves over the centuries and the ways in which historiography has analysed their characteristics and aims will be retraced. Through the analysis of some case studies linked to specific moments in European history of the modern age, we will focus in particular on the political role played by the aristocratic elites, within courts, in cities and fiefdoms, in Parliaments and also in moments of great tension and sudden change, such as conspiracies, coups d'état and revolutions.
Recommended Bibliography Preparation for the examination is to be carried out on THREE books.
General reference texts, compulsory:
Group B (monographs), one book of your choice from the following:
Methods of Provision Teaching Methods Lectures and seminar-style lectures (with students presenting short "papers" or “tesina”) with possible participation of experts
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