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The Meiji Restoration

The Meiji Restoration occurred during the rule of Emperor Meiji of Japan and was marked by reform in social, political, and economic areas of Japan.

The Unification of Germany

Otto von Bismarck leads Prussia and the unification of German states into the German Empire.

The Haitian Revolution

The Haitian Revolution drew influences from both the American and French Revolutions, and was a slave led revolt against their French colonizers.

Napoleon's France

Napoleon rose to power in France and set out to conquer Europe. We'll look at exactly what he was able to do.

The Radical Phase of the French Revolution

The Reign of Terror takes hold of the French Revolution as Robespierre leads radicals to get rid of the old order permanently.

The French Revolution Continues

The French Revolution continues on to 1791. This lecture talks about the storming of the Bastille, the Declarations of the Rights of Man, and the new Constitution of 1791.

The French Revolution Begins

The introductory lecture on the French Revolution and its root causes.

The Enlightenment

A short lecture discussion some of the key thinkers from the Enlightenment and their ideas which will influence the American and French Revolution.

The American Revolution

A short lecture discussing the American Revolution and the influence the Enlightenment had on America's founding fathers.