The first half of the 20th century was dominated by two world wars and fragile peace settlements conditioned by unresolved military factors, a major global economic crisis, the birth of Communist Russia, the rise of non-European powers, the emergence of international organizations, and the roots of the Cold War. This course examines the causes of the two world conflicts, both diplomatic and military, their far-reaching consequences, and their impact on peoples and societies. Lect: 3 hrs. Antirequisites: HST 504 and HST 702 and HST 802 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
