"The Century of Modern Warfare, 1914-2010" - New Introductory Courses in History
- John Albert Lynn - 847/467-3776 - Harris Hall Room 202
- Harris Hall 107 - TuTh 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
This course, which has been revised for 2010 in response to student evaluations, surveys the history of military institutions and the conduct of war from World War I to the present. The major theme is the way in which warfare has taken on new dominant forms over the course of the past century, from conventional warfare, to insurgency and terrorism, under the looming cloud of nuclear devastation. When studying military thought and combat motivation, a cultural approach figures prominently. The material presented is specifically designed to interest a wide range of students who simply want to know more about the course of history over the past century. Increase your understanding of this inescapable, although destructive and deadly, side of human experience.Teaching Method
Discussion section: Mandatory
LectureEvaluation Method
Exam, finalExam, mid-termPapers: One paper
Quizzes: In discussion sectionClass Materials (Suggested)
Goeffrey Parker, ed., The Cambridge Illustrated History of Warfare (Cambridge University Press, 2008, ISBN 978-0521738064);
John Keegan, The Face of Battle (Penguin, 1983, ISBN 978-0140048971);
John A. Lynn, Battle: A History of Combat and Culture (Basic Books, 2004, ISBN 978-0813333724);
Peter Paret, ed., The Makers of Modern Strategy (Princeton University Press, 1986, ISBN 978-0691027647)Class Notes
AREA OF CONCENTRATION: Americas or EuropeClass Attributes
Historical Studies Distro Area
Instructors
Meeting Info
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