World War I

This course will examine the causes, conduct, and outcomes of the First World War. We will delve into the complex factors that led to the outbreak of the conflict, analyzing how a war of such devastating scale and far-reaching consequences spiraled out of control. The course will go beyond traditional military history to explore the human dimension of the war, both on the battlefield and on the home front. We will investigate the experiences of soldiers in the trenches, the impact of the war on civilian populations, and how societies coped with the unprecedented demands and horrors of a total war.