History 260s - Topics in the Recent History of Europe

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Mount Holyoke College

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Spring 2009 260s(01)WorldWar I and the Making of the Twentieth Century WorldWar I (1914-1918) was arguably the transformative event of the twentieth century. It destroyed four empires, enabled the Russian Revolution, altered the political geography of Central Europe, and strengthened independence movements in European possessions overseas. This course explores this history by examining the origins, geographical extent, and consequences of the war from 1880s to 1939 in Europe and in global perspective. Meets Humanities I-B requirement R. Schwartz Prereq. History 151 or permission of instructor; 4 credits 260(02) Red Star over Russia: The Totalitarian Regime of Lenin and Stalin, 1917- 1953 (Same as Russian and Eurasian Studies 244(01)) The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 marked the coming of totalitarianism to Russia. Led first by Lenin and then by Stalin, the country went through the most brutal civil war, purges,WorldWar II, and the first stages of cold war. This period also saw immense social change and sweeping economic transformation. What were the causes of totalitarianism in Russia How did the regime function What were the major landmarks of Russian history in the period 1917-1953 Meets Humanities I-B requirement C. Pleshakov 4 credits

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3.00

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www.mtholyoke.edu

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(413) 538-2000

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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