EUH 2000 Western Civilization: Origins to 1485

This course examines the rise of Western Civilization from the Greek peninsula, creating a "classical" era, which set the European stage for a Roman Empire and a Medieval Culture to follow. The course discusses the political, economic, military, religious, intellectual, cultural, and diplomatic aspects of Ancient and Medieval Times. It also focuses on influential people and events, while considering the relevance of the past to the present.