Course: History of the German lands in the 18th century

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Course title History of the German lands in the 18th century
Course code KHI/PV124
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Stellner František, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introductory information, historiography, structure of the SŘNN 2. Absolutism, monarchical courts 3. Dynasties 4. Ecclesiastical states 5. Imperial Army 6. Bourgeoisies, urban population, culture 7. States - nobility, education, church, rural population 8. Comparison of Prussian and Bavarian development 9. Princes of the Reich ruling also outside the RGN, the Hanoverian-British personal union and the "middle" states 10. Prusso-Austrian dualism 11. Influence of the French Revolution 12. The demise of the ROC 13. Srt, final discussion

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
Learning outcomes
The lecture will focus on the political, economic, social and cultural history of the German lands in the 18th century with a special focus on the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation, the history of Prussia and only partially the history of the Danube monarchy.
Students acquire knowledge of the history of the German lands of the 18th century; they are familiar with the latest results of historical research in the political, economic and cultural dimensions; deepen argumentation skills during discussions; we support transdisciplinary knowledge of history, history of culture and music, etc.
Prerequisites
None

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
For the oral examination, a list of literature studied will be required, on the basis of which a question will be formulated.
Recommended literature
  • Bahr, Ehrhard (Hg.). Dějiny německé literatury. Praha, 2005.
  • Bělina, Pavel - Kaše, Jiří - Mikulec, Jiří - Veselá, Irena - Vlnas, Vít. Velké dějiny zemí Koruny české IX. 1683-1740. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7432-105-4.
  • BLACK J. Evropa 18. století. Praha, 2003.
  • BOJDA, Martin. Herderova filosofie kultury: Herder a německé osvícenství. Praha. 2015.
  • CLARK, C. Prusko. Vzestup a pád železného království. Praha, 2008.
  • HLAVAČKA, Milan. Karel Albrecht. Praha. 1997.
  • MAGENSCHAB, Hans. Josef II. Revolucionář z boží milosti. Praha. 1998.
  • Müller, Helmut/ Krieger, K. und Vollrath, H. Dějiny Německa. Praha, 1995.
  • SCHOEPS, Hans-Joachim. Dějiny Pruska. Praha. 2004.
  • STELLNER, František. Fridrich Veliký. Cesta Pruska k velmocenskému postavení. Praha. 1998.
  • STELLNER, František. Sedmiletá válka v Evropě. Praha. 2007.
  • ŠEDIVÝ, Miroslav. O švestky a brambory: prusko-rakouská válka o bavorské dědictví 1778-1779. Praha. 2018.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Cultural History (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): History (Single Subject) (A14) Category: History courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter