Description
Revolutions are always messy. In 1794, during the French Revolution, a debate arose over the place of human rights versus achieving peace with Europe. Conflicts led to strife over rights for women and a place for commoners. It was a time for cautious cultural expression. As the government of the French National Convention faltered, power shifted to a government led by a committee, known as the Directory. Meanwhile, the army and others fought for power.
Charlie Steen’s classes place historical events in context with art, architecture, religion, and other cultural aspects of a period. He continues to teach western civilization part-time at UNM and is the author of several books, including A Cultural History of Early Modern Europe. A graduate of UNM, he also holds a PhD in early modern European history from UCLA.