HISTÂ 5368. Britain's Modern Wars, 1899 to the Present. 3 Hours.
Students examine how the waging of colonial, European, and postcolonial wars shaped British national identity and collective memory in the twentieth century. Topics include the World Wars I II, the Boer War, Irish Independence and the Northern Ireland Troubles, and the dirty wars at the end of empire. Students may explore major recent historical interpretations and/or conduct research in primary sources.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
