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

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Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS

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 Epoque;’ World War I, the failed attempt at returning to ‘normalcy’ in the 1920’s; the disintegrating European empires; the Great Depression; the rise of fascism; and World War II. Mixture of lecture and discussion.
Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: L. Smith
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: HIST 102 or AP credit in European history.