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A survey of global history through the lens of some of the most influential empires in world history. From 2330 BC to the British Empire in the 20th century, this course looks at the rise and fall of empires to discern commonalties and contrasts and to assess their enduring influence.
Students will need to be able to confidently use videoconferencing software and be comfortable with using websites.
In order to participate in this course, you will need access to a computer with a speaker, microphone and a good internet connection. An internet browser is required to access the online learning platform. Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are the recommended browsers.
1. Empires of the ancient world (2330 BC - 330BC).
2. The Roman Empire (27 BC – 480).
3. The Umayyad Caliphate (671 – 750).
4. The Holy Roman Empire (800 – 1806).
5. The Byzantine Empire (330 – 1453).
6. The Spanish Empire (1492 – 1975).
7. The Mongol Khanate (1206 – 1260).
8. The Mughal Empire (1526 – 1957).
9. The Ottoman Sultanate (1299 – 1922).
10. The British Empire (1583 – 1947).
This course will be delivered via live online sessions.
Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the key features of the major empires in history, including their social, political and economic impact, and their place within the history of empires;
Demonstrate through oral contribution in classes, and through the assessment where applicable, an ability to analyse the primary sources, and to handle critically the secondary sources;
Demonstrate, through oral contribution in classes, and through the assessment where applicable, an ability to conduct research and to structure ideas;
Demonstrate, through oral contribution in classes and through the assessment where applicable, an ability to organize their own learning and to manage their workload.
Students should not purchase books until the course is confirmed to run, and their teacher instructs them to do so.
Essential:
Burbank, J., Cooper, F., 2010. Empires in World History: Power and the Politics of Difference. Princeton: Princeton University Press
Howe, S., 2002. Empire: A Very Short Introduction Oxford: Oxford Paperbacks
Marriott, E., 2012. The History of the World in Bite-sized Chunks. London: Michael O'Mara
Recommended:
McLaughlin, R., 2014. The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean: The Ancient World Economy and the Kingdoms of Africa, Arabia and India. Barnsley: Pen and Sword.
Axworthy, M., 2008. Iran: Empire of the Mind: A History from Zoroaster to the Present Day. London: Penguin
Moses, D., 2009. Empire, Colony, Genocide: Conquest, Occupation, and Subaltern Resistance in World History (War and Genocide). New York: Berghahn Books
Hansen. V., 2000. The Open Empire: A History of China to 1600. London: W. W. Norton and Company
10 credit courses have one assessment. Normally, the assessment is a 2000 word essay, worth 100% of the total mark, submitted by week 12. To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 40%. There are a small number of exceptions to this model which are identified in the Studying for Credit Guide.
If you choose to study for credit you will need to allocate significant time outwith classes for coursework and assessment preparation. Credit points gained from this course can count towards the Certificate of Higher Education.
If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.