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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 1: Theodosius the Great
*Week 2: Alaric the Visigoth
*Week 3: Theodosius II
*Week 4: Clovis I
*Week 5: Clotilde
*Week 6: Charlemagne
*Week 7: Genseric
*Week 8: Atilla the Hun
*Week 9: Cnut the Great (King of England, Denmark, and Norway)
*Week 10: Alfred the Great
*Week 11: Otto the Great
*Week 12: Theodosia
*Week 13: Vladimir the Great
*Week 14: Harold Godwinson
*Week 15: William the Conqueror
*Week 16: Henry II of England
*Week 17: Philip II of France
*Week 18: Eleanor of Aquitaine
*Week 19: Berengaria of Navarre
*Week 20: Frederick Barbarossa
*Week 21: Robert Guiscard
*Week 22: Saladin
*Week 23: Innocent III
*Week 24: Frederick II of Hohenstaufen
*Week 25: Louis IX of France
*Week 26: Philip IV of France
*Week 27: Alfonso X of Castile
*Week 28: Henry VI of England
*Week 29: Edward IV of England 
*Week 30: Edward V of England
*Week 31: Richard III of England
*Week 32: Henry VII of England
*Week 33: Louis XIV of France
*Week 34: Maximilian I
*Week 35: Charles V
*Week 36: Philip II of Spain
*Week 37: Ivan the Terrible
*Week 38: Henry IV of France
*Week 39: Gustavus Adolphus
*Week 40: Maria Theresa
*Week 41: Frederick the Great
*Week 42: Peter the Great
*Week 43: Catherine the Great
*Week 44: Joseph II
*Week 45: George III
*Week 46: Napoleon Bonaparte
*Week 47: Cosimo de' Medici
*Week 48: Lorenzo the Magnificent
*Week 49: Lucrezia Borgia
*Week 50: Catherine de' Medici
*Week 51: Francesco de' Medici
*Week 52: Ferdinando de' Medici
*Week 53: Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici
*Week 54: Gian Gastone de' Medici
*Week 55: Leopold of Tuscany
*Week 56: Pietro Leopoldo of Tuscany
*Week 57: Ferdinand III of Tuscany
*Week 58: Leopold II of Tuscany
*Week 59: Ferdinand IV of Tuscany
*Week 60: Ferdinand II of Aragon
*Week 61: Isabella I of Castile
*Week 62: Charles the Bold
*Week 63: Henry VII of England (Tudor dynasty)
*Week 64: Edward IV of England (Yorkist dynasty)
*Week 65: Edward V of England (Yorkist dynasty)
*Week 66: Richard III of England (Yorkist dynasty)
*Week 67: Richard of York, Duke of York (Yorkist claimant)
*Week 68: Jane Grey (Tudor dynasty)
*Week 69: Mary I of England (Tudor dynasty)
*Week 70: Elizabeth I of England (Tudor dynasty)
*Week 71: James I of England and VI of Scotland (Stuart dynasty)
*Week 72: Mary, Queen of Scots (Queen of Scotland)