Course

European History from Napoleon to the Great War

Apr 6, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026

$120 Enroll

Full course description

Description

After Napoleon's fall in 1815, Europe sought stability through the Congress of Vienna, restoring monarchies and maintaining a balance of power that defined much of the 19th century. However, the rise of nationalism, liberalism, and industrialization reshaped the continent, leading to unifications in Italy and Germany. By the early 20th century, competing alliances, imperial rivalries, and militarization culminated in the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, shattering Europe's old order.

Date(s)April 6 - April 27, 2026

Class Time(s)Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Instructor Joseph McAuliffe

Joseph R. McAuliffe, MA History, Bowling Green State University, is Manager of Educational Programming at OLLI-USF and adjunct faculty in American History at USF and European History at Hillsborough Community College.

LocationUSF Tampa

# of Meeting(s)4

Notes

This is a face-to-face class.

Weekly - Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions starting 4/6/2026, ending 4/27/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)