This course examines the history of the world since the First World War. It explores crucial events such as the First and Second World Wars; communist revolution in countries such as Russia, China, Cambodia and Cuba; decolonization; the Korean conflict; war in southeast Asia; the Cold War; the collapse of communism in eastern Europe; and the Persian Gulf War. It also focuses on pivotal figures such as Lenin, Churchill, Hitler, Mao, Thatcher, De Gaulle, Gorbachev, and Castro. Seminar: Three hours a week. Restriction: Student must have third year standing or above, or permission of the instructor. 09-09-2021-07-12-2021 Hybrid Tuesday, Thursday 10:00AM - 11:15AM, Robertson Library, Room 210
- Teacher: Lisa Chilton