The First World War

Undergraduate

This class explores the causes and consequences of the First World War. In doing so, we emphasize the ways in which the story of the war, far from constituting a series of military battles, is a political, social, cultural, economic, and environmental history, focusing on the experience of the war for everyday soldiers and citizens. While the First World War started in Europe, we also delve into the experiences of places outside Europe. The readings and course materials are primary sources produced during the war period, as well as cultural artifacts that allow us to explore its memory. HU 0 Course cr HTBA