HIST 2905

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HIST 2905
Global History of War from the 16th Century to the Present

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What is war? How has it changed over time? How and why do states engage in war and what social, economic and political factors determine when and what kind of war breaks out? Who fights wars and why? This class answers these questions by tracing the evolution of modern warfare from the beginnings of nationalism and state-formation in 16th century Europe to the present day. Focusing on questions of total war, revolution, insurgency and counterinsurgency, colonial war and wars of resistance, grand strategy and political economy, students will learn about conventional and irregular war across a span of almost four hundred years, from Europe and the Americas to China and Japan, the Middle East, and North and Central Africa.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (HST-AS, SSC-AS)
Course Subfield (HTR)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18566 HIST 2905   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Lawlor, R

      Mulder, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18568 HIST 2905   DIS 201

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    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18569 HIST 2905   DIS 202

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    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18570 HIST 2905   DIS 203

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    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18571 HIST 2905   DIS 204

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    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person