History Matters Conflict Law Politics and the State
Sections of this course examine the complex relationship between conflict, law, politics, and state power, from medieval times to the Cold War. Possible areas of exploration may include: war, political systems, feuds, violence, crime, injustice, vengeance, weapons, arms races, environmental degradation, treaties, law, and security.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 1 Seminar/Discussion hours Attention: A maximum of nine credit units of 100-level HIST may be taken for credit. Note: Students may not take this course more than once for credit, even if the specific focus is different. Note: Multiple sections of this course may be offered in the same term, each with a different focus. Consult the CRN for each section of the class in the Class Search to find its specific focus. The History Department’s annual handbook (on the department homepage) also contains this information.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027