The general purpose of the course is to understand the history of the Euro-American West throughout the long modern age (1350-1915). To this end, the course is divided between 1) a general part grounded on the study of the textbook; 2) a part centered on the recommended readings; 3) an interdisciplinary part that will address a cross-cutting theme. At the end of the course, students must been able to: 1) increase their critical awareness of historical events and identify the historical roots of current historical-political developments (Knowledge and understanding); 2) develop autonomous research projects, as original as possible, also by resorting to the examination of printed or digital sources (Knowledge and understanding applied); 3) analyze and synthesize original texts and documents, inspired by the works of the major scholars but also, if necessary, by dissenting from their theses (Autonomous judgment); 4) present the results of their readings, obviously recommended, integrated by digital research (Communication skills); 5) understand and fill any previous gaps (Ability to learn). In this process it will be essential to respect the work of all students, in groups or individuals, and to respect deadlines to better coordinate specific insights.