HIST 343 - Allies, Enemies, and World War: European Diplomacy from 1871 to 1945

3 Credit(s)

An examination of European diplomacy in the last quarter of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century, with special attention to the origins and consequences of World War I and World War II. This course focuses on Great Power diplomacy to examine in detail how the development of imperialism, nationalism, and militarism shaped international relations and eventually led the Great Powers into two cataclysmic and catastrophic conflicts. In this examination, attention is given not only to the role of governments, but also to the role of individual diplomats and public opinion in shaping Great Power policy and diplomatic strategies.