HIS5003 The Twentieth Century
This course will examine the story of the twentieth century from in a global sense as it moved from a "European era" to an "American Century." Topics considered will include the spread of modernization and the various ideologies associated with and struggling to control this process; the impacts of the two world wars, especially on the decline and fall of the old empires and the rise of some new ones along with new nation-states; the story of the Cold War's rise, course, and conclusion; and international business, trade, and economic issues that impacted world history. Special attention will be given to the developing role in world affairs of the united States of America during this time period.