Embark on a captivating exploration of European history through its most powerful figures: the monarchs. This engaging class delves into the lives and legacies of rulers who shaped the continent for centuries. From the grandeur of the Roman Empire to the complexities of the Renaissance, students will witness the rise and fall of dynasties, the clash of empires, and the cultural and social impact of these influential individuals.

Through interactive lessons, engaging discussions, and captivating multimedia, students will gain a deep understanding of key concepts such as feudalism, absolutism, and the divine right of kings. They will analyze the relationships between monarchs and other institutions, such as the Church and the aristocracy, and explore how these interactions shaped European society. By studying the lives of European rulers, students will develop a greater appreciation for the rich tapestry of history and the enduring legacy of monarchy.

Syllabus:

*Week of September 8: Theodosius the Great
*Week of September 15: Alaric the Visigoth
*Week of September 22: Theodosius II
*Week of September 29:Clovis I
*Week of October 6:Clotilde
*Week of October 13: Charlemagne
*Week of October 20: Genseric
*Week of October 27: Atilla the Hun
*Week of November 3: Cnut the Great (King of England, Denmark, and Norway)
*Week of November 10: Alfred the Great
*Week of November 17: Otto the Great
*Week of November 24: Theodosia
*Week of December 1: Vladimir the Great
*Week of December 8: Harold Godwinson
*Week of December 15: William the Conqueror
*Week of December 22: Henry II of England
*Week of December 29: Philip II of France
*Week of January 5: Eleanor of Aquitaine
*Week of January 12: Berengaria of Navarre
*Week of January 19: Frederick Barbarossa
*Week of January 26: Robert Guiscard
*Week of February 2: Saladin
*Week of February 9: Innocent III
*Week of February 16: Frederick II of Hohenstaufen
*Week of February 23: Louis IX of France
*Week of March 2: Philip IV of France
*Week of March 9: Alfonso X of Castile
*Week of March 16: Henry VI of England
*Week of March 23: Edward IV of England 
*Week of March 30: Edward V of England
*Week of April 6: Richard III of England
*Week of April 13: Henry VII of England
*Week of April 20: Louis XIV of France
*Week of April 27: Maximilian I
*Week of May 4: Charles V
*Week of May 11: Philip II of Spain
*Week of May 18: Ivan the Terrible
*Week of May 25: Henry IV of France
*Week of June 1: Gustavus Adolphus
*Week of June 8: Maria Theresa
*Week of June 15: Frederick the Great
*Week of June 22: Peter the Great
*Week of June 29: Catherine the Great
*Week of July 6: Joseph II
*Week of July 13: George III
*Week of July 20: Napoleon Bonaparte
*Week of July 27: Cosimo de' Medici
*Week of August 3: Lorenzo the Magnificent
*Week of August 10: Lucrezia Borgia
*Week of August 17: Catherine de' Medici
*Week of August 24: Francesco de' Medici
*Week of August 31: Ferdinando de' Medici
*Week of September 7: Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici
*Week of September 14: Gian Gastone de' Medici
*Week of September 21: Leopold of Tuscany
*Week of September 28: Pietro Leopoldo of Tuscany
*Week of October 5: Ferdinand III of Tuscany
*Week of October 12: Leopold II of Tuscany
*Week of October 19: Ferdinand IV of Tuscany
*Week of October 26: Ferdinand II of Aragon
*Week of November 2: Isabella I of Castile
*Week of November 9: Charles the Bold
*Week of November 16: Henry VII of England (Tudor dynasty)
*Week of November 23: Edward IV of England (Yorkist dynasty)
*Week of November 30: Edward V of England (Yorkist dynasty)
*Week of December 7: Richard III of England (Yorkist dynasty)
*Week of December 14: Richard of York, Duke of York (Yorkist claimant)
*Week of December 21: Jane Grey (Tudor dynasty)
*Week of December 28: Mary I of England (Tudor dynasty)
*Week of January 4: Elizabeth I of England (Tudor dynasty)
*Week of January 11: James I of England and VI of Scotland (Stuart dynasty)
*Week of January 18: Mary, Queen of Scots (Queen of Scotland)