Environmental History Europe

This course examines the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world in Europe from 1600 to the present, analyzing both how Europeans have altered their surroundings as well as how these environments have shaped the trajectory of their societies. We will examine human relationships with specific natural phenomena (air, water, forests, ecosystems, etc.), as well as various themes of European history through an environmental lens (e.g., imperialism, industrialization, war, capitalism & communism, etc.). This course is ultimately an overview of key themes and developments in Europe.