HIST 2540 World War I 3.0 Credits
From 1914-1918, humanity waged war on a scale and scope unprecedented to that point; the modern industrial economies of the belligerents created the ability to inflict enormous destruction and brought death to millions. Although World War I has often been overlooked in the shadows of World War II, its impact on the world was profound and its legacy long-lasting. Topics in the course may include European empires prior to the war; science, technology, and industry at war; finance, women's roles, the homefronts, soldiers' experiences, and entanglements around the globe.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit