The Second World War
HIST 1942
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Description
The Second World War profoundly shaped 20th century history and its legacies continue to reverberate today. This course will take an expansive approach to the history of the war, both in time and space. We will begin with the legacies of the First World War and how they foreshadowed the next global conflict. We will examine the unfolding and impact of the war not only in Europe but also in Asia and around the globe. Finally, we will look at the war’s legacies in the postwar international order, including the emergence of the Cold War and the unfolding of decolonization.
Course Notes
This course meets either the "Beyond North America" or the "North America" History Concentration requirement, but not both.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
History
Course Component
Conference Course
Subject
History
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Social Sciences
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
