History 271 - The First World War

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Colgate University

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R. Nemes Was the First World War a "tragic and unnecessary conflict," as one of its leading historians has recently suggested Why did men continue to fight amid horror and misery And how did total war rend the fabric of society, politics, and everyday life To answer these and other questions, this course examines the First World War from a variety of perspectives. Attention will be paid to its origins and outbreak, its conduct by generals and common soldiers, its effect on women and workers, and its wide ranging consequences, both on individuals and empires. The course concludes with a discussion of how the First World War has shaped the world in which we live today.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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