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HistoryCourses is home to an ever-increasing variety of history courses, comprehensively covering our selected time periods with depth and rigor. In addition to our comprehensive lectures, we also offer annotated transcripts, bibliographies, and an intuitive Q&A feature.

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American History

Road to Revolution: 1763 – 1775 (US History II)

This course covers the events and sociopolitical forces which led the American colonies to rebel against Great Britain, with a distinct focus on the interplay between internal colonial politics and…

  • 3 Hours 35 Minutes
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  • 2 Quizzes
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English History

The Norman Kings: 1066 – 1135 (English History I)

This course will cover the period of time from William the Conqueror's conquest of England (1066) through the death of his youngest son, King Henry I. We will begin with…

  • 6 Hours 43 Minutes
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  • 3 Quizzes
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Ancient History

The Beginnings of Rome, 753-509 BC (Roman History I)

This course covers the history of Rome from its earliest foundation myths all the way through to the overthrow of the Tarquins in 509 BC.

  • 4 Hours
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American History

From Settlement to Superpower: The Spanish Century, 1492 – 1603 (US History I)

This course explores the European and American background for the English colonization of North America. From the Iberian race to open a direct trade route with India to the Spanish…

  • 34 Minutes
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