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HISTORY 100 Special Topics

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Designed Primarily To Permit The Instructors To Deal With A Topic With Which They Are Especially Concerned, Usually More Restricted Than The Subject Matter Of A Regular Lecture Course. A Combination Of Informal Lectures And Discussions, Term Papers, And Examinations. Instructors And Subject To Vary. Consult Department Website During Pre-enrollment Week Each Semester.

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HISTORY 158C Old and New Europe, 1914-Present

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A Survey Of The Main Trends And Forces In The History Of Europe From 1914 To The Present. The Course Stresses The Interaction Of Political, Economic, And Socio-cultural Changes And Explores The Relationship Between Domestic And International Politics. Topics Discussed Include The Two World Wars, The Rise And Fall Of Fascism And Communism, Imperialism, European Integration, The Cultural Revolution Of The 1960s.

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HISTORY 162A Europe And The World: Wars, Empires, Nations 1648-1...

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This Upper Division Course Looks At The Rise And Fall Of The European Great Powers From The Peace Of Westphalia, Traditionally Perceived As The Beginning Of The Modern States System, To The Coming Of The First World War, An Era Of State And Empire Building. Economic And Technological Trends Are Naturally Part Of The Story As Well As Cultural, Social, And Political Forces. At The Same Time, The Course Highlights The Decisive Influence Of The Shakers And Movers--kings, Emperors, And Generals.

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HISTORY 162B War And Peace: International Relations Since 1914

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This course analyzes the turbulent transitions from the classical European balance of power system to the global multipolar system of today. The course explores the political, economic, ideological, and technological roots of international affairs. Among topics discussed are the two world wars, inter-war collective security,the Cold War, European integration, imperialism and de-colonization, the collapse of Communism, the Middle East conflict, the rise of China and Japan, and the post-1990 international order.

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HISTORY 167A Early Modern Germany

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From the period of the Protestant Reformation to the era of enlightened despotism and the French Revolution, German history was characterized by severe conflicts and problems unresolved. Early Modern German history contains many lessons concerning the relationship of war and peace, of violence and toleration, of reform and renewal and the rejection of any change, of Baroque splendor and widespread misery, of some progress and much disappointment, in short: of a most complicated legacy for future generations.

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