HIST-4343 (3) Spain and Portugal during the Golden Age

Surveys the history of Spain and Portugal from the late medieval period through early modern period. Explores the thought, art, politics and socio-economic milieu of the Golden Age. Topics include attitudes toward minorities, the Inquisition, the Age of Exploration and the establishment of colonial empires in Asia and the Americas, court culture and architecture, religious conflicts and literary production. Recommended prereq., HIST 1010 or HIST 1018. Previously HIST 4064. Same as HIST 5343. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.