Description
The Great War (World War I) began in August 1914 and ended in November 1918. Between these dates millions died in the first world war of the twentieth century, engulfing an entire generation in the trenches of Europe. How did the war begin? How did it proceed and what choices were made at Versailles, Paris in 1919 that committed the world to its second conflagration a mere twenty years later? How did the failures of Versailles have ramifications for Japan, for the Middle East and for Africa? What social consequences did it have in Europe? How did the lives of women change as a consequence of the Great War? And what impact did the war have on the Russian Revolution? Exploring the themes of nationalism, empire, and European competition through various historical lens, this course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the impact of the war on the 20th century. For majors, this will be categorized under the World concentration.
Prerequisite: EN 109 or EN 111
Offered: As n