A History of London
V57.9127.001
Credits: 4
Professor(s): Dr S. Inwood
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This course is open to non-freshman students only.
The course examines the growth and importance of London from the Roman invasion of 43 AD to the present day. Students will learn about London’s changing economic and political role, and will understand how London grew to dominate the commerce, industry and culture of England. They will find out how London became the biggest city the world has ever known, and how it coped (or failed to cope) with the social and environmental problems created by its enormous size. Each week (unless there is a field trip) there will be a lecture and a discussion in which students are able to present ideas and information gathered from independent research. There will also be four walking tours of various areas in London that relate to the period being discussed in class.