HIST 206The Victorian Age

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: History

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2025–26.

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

During the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), Britain experienced profound change with the expansion of its population, industry, and empire. Poverty and gender and racial discrimination persisted in spite of a marked expansion in political rights. This course will address both progressive and regressive forces during this era, focusing on issues of culture, politics, imperialism, and society.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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Winter 2018

Jan 30, 2018 Any history courses on the British monarch? 2 points, 8 comments

“I am interested in taking a history course on the British monarch (i.e. what kings and queens there were/are, what they did, etc). I checked, but there isn't much. Anybody know of any?”

u/3point14luong: “How about HIST 266 The British Empire 1857-1956? If not that, maybe HIST 206 for Queen Victoria's reign?”

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