Crime and Conflict in Pre-Modern Europe
History · 3 hrs Lecture/Seminar
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where HIST-3224 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
This part-lecture, part-seminar course explores the way in which pre-modern European societies dealt with crime and conflict in the family, village, and at large. The course covers such topics as the gendered notions of crime and punishment and the evolution of judicial and policing infrastructures in pre-industrial Europe. The time frame and geographical focus may vary from year to year, but the course content covers primarily Western Europe, c.1400-c.1700. Students are expected to read primary and secondary sources, and participate actively in course discussions.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.