2010-2011 Academic Catalog

Dec 21, 2024

2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HGS 259 - Modern Germany

Type of Course: Lecture, Discussion

Examines key cultural, social and political developments in Germany from the early-19th century, with emphasis on Bismarck’s Germany, the era of the first World War, the Revolution of 1918-19 and the Weimar Republic. This is the first of a two-part course on the history of modern Germany. It also provides an introduction to the Nazi period, though this turbulent and tragic time is studied in-depth in the second semester course. Formerly titled Modern Germany.

Cross Listed: HIST 259, HIST 359

Instructor: Mr. Kuehne

When Offered: Offered every other year

Faculty: Thomas Kuehne, Ph.D. Professor of History; Strassler Family Chair in the Study of Holocaust History