The First World War

Harvard FAS

The First World War was one of the largest and most devastating conflicts the world has ever seen. It was also one of the first wars that was waged across the entire earth – from Europe to Africa, China, and the Middle East. This course examines the First World War not only as a European conflict but as a truly global one. Students will explore the origins, course, and legacies of the war and the impact it had on politics and societies around the world. As such, this course will focus not…