HIST 2084 - Europe in War and Revolution 1913-1933

Between 1913 and 1933, the peoples of Europe experienced a world war, revolutions and civil wars, and the rise of dictatorships in Russia, Germany and elsewhere. But this was also a period of spectacular achievements in the fields of the arts, intellectual life, and science. This course explores the epic history of this period from the perspective of some of the prominent individuals who lived through it. Each student will choose an individual historical figure whose life and career s/he will trace through the great events of the period, with a particular focus on the years 1913 and 1933. We shall explore the links between the chosen characters and build a social network map to explore these connections. By pooling their knowledge of specific individuals, students will build up a broader picture of what it meant to live through this amazing period of history.