HIS 355 - War and Violence in Europe

At least sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3)

Exploration of the causes of the outbreak of mass violence in the first half of the twentieth century, with a special focus on violence against civilians. Topics include the world wars, the rise of fascism, Stalinist terror in the Soviet Union, the Armenian genocide and the Holocaust, and the expulsion of the Germans from Eastern Europe. Graded ABCDE.