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HIST 367 - The Other Great Game, 1860-1905


Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, CD, WADV

The Korean peninsula was at the center of the most dramatic upheavals of the late 19th century and early 20th century East Asia. This was a period that witnessed the rise of Japan and the decline of China and the Sinocentric world order that had dominated the region for over a millennia. Imperial Russia was also making inroads into Asia. This seminar is focused on the diplomatic, political and military history of these years, concentrating on Korean, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, European and American history.

Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: S. Jager

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes: One East Asian history course.
Cross List Information: This course is cross-listed with EAST 367


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