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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 1 - April 22, 2026
Class Time(s)Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
LocationTo Be Announced
# of Meeting(s)4
Notes
This is a virtual class.
Weekly - Wed 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 4 sessions starting 4/1/2026, ending 4/22/2026 (New lessons are released None specified)