This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective. Part Two begins early in the twentieth century, as older ways of doing things and habits of thought give way. What follows is an era of cataclysmic struggles over what ideas and institutions will take their place. The course concludes in the present day, as communities everywhere are transitioning into a new era of world history. Again we work hard to grasp what is happening and ask: Why? Again we are drawn to pivotal choices made at key moments by individuals and communities.
The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910
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The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910
Instructor: Philip Zelikow
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MN
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2017
excellent course for those who have not studied history as part of their academic curriculum. Course is slightly from American(USA) perspective of world events but nevertheless is highly informative.
KR
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2018
Such an amazing course! It requires a lot of focus and measured progress over 14 weeks, but is totally worth it. I have come out of it a better thinker and more well-informed than I have ever been.
JM
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2022
Excellent !! Would be extremely interesting to have a short update course on 2013 - 2022/23 - so much has happened in these last 10 years, some of which was somewhat different than predicted
