HIST 47.02 Propaganda and Public Opinion from Napoleon to World War II

This course studies the political tools used by Napoleon to control public opinion as he enacted his vision of the French nation after the Revolution. We will trace back some of his major philosophical Enlightenment influences in order to consider the legitimacy of his claim of being an heir of the Revolution and will examine the means by which Napoleon controlled public opinion. Finally, we will examine the failure of Napoleon's propaganda system throughout Europe using the German states as a case study.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SOC; WCult:W

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Department-Specific Course Categories

Class of 2023 and Before Major/Minor Dist: EUR; Class of 2024 and Beyond Major/Minor Dist: EUR, modern.