HIST 224 - Twentieth Century Europe, I: 1900-1945

3 SS
First Semester. This course focuses on the near self-destruction of European civilization as it unfolded in the first half of the 20th century. Particular topics include: the cultural, diplomatic, and political fragility of Europe in the “Belle Époque;” World War I, the failed attempt at returning to “normalcy” in the 1920s; the disintegrating European empires; the Great Depression; the rise of fascism; and World War II. Mixture of lecture and discussion.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: HIST 102 or AP credit in European history.
Enrollment Limit: 40.
Mr. Smith

Credits: 3 hours

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