Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThe course considers the period in which the foundation for the modern world was established, characterized by devastating religious wars and the creation of the absolute state by Louis XIV (and the building of Versailles as a symbol of that state), but also the emergence of democracy in England, the revolutionary philosophies of Descartes and Hobbes, the art of Rubens, Rembrandt, and Vermeer, and literature including the metaphysical poets and John Milton. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.Usually HeldTue Thu 8:45am–10:50am 