Syllabus
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Course Code: HIS-E-7 Course Name: History of Britain – I (1688-1815) |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | The ‘Glorious’ Revolution and its Aftermath: The Revolution of 1688; Bill of Rights, Act of Settlement (1701); Growth of Whig and Tory Parties; Walpole and Cabinet System; Personal Rule of George -III and its Constitutional Significance |
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| 2 | Britain between the Two Great Revolutions: The Britain and War of American Independence; Policy towards Ireland; Impact of French Revolution on Britain; Struggle against Napoleon Bonaparte and its Impact | |
| 3 | From Mercantile System to Lessiez Faire: Mercantilism and British Colonialism; Origins of Industrial Revolution; Agrarian Revolution and its Impact; Increase in Trade and Commerce | |
| 4 | Social Transition and Change: Peasants, Working Class, Capitalist Class and the Bourgeoisie; Methodist and Evangelical Movements | |
