History 392N - S-MaritimeCultre/NEng1620-1840

Between 1650 and 1820, New England's economy largely rested on its maritime prowess: shipbuilding, fishing, whaling, and blue-water commerce. It is the argument of this course that such success was not simply a matter of economic evolution by laissez faire principles but an expression of New England culture, including its political economy, its religion, and its family. Additionally, the maritime of culture of New England had an important impact on New England society and its individuals, while the slow but dramatic dissolution of this culture between 1812 and 1840 had a significant impact on society, including gender roles, literature, and education.

Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only.