HIST 219 - History of Modern Germany

4 Credits

1 Units

Traces Germany’s historical path from 1848 to 1990, starting with the German states’ struggle toward modernization and unification in the late 19th century. Explores Germany’s experience and role in World War I; the cultural euphoria, political misery, and economic despair of the Weimar Republic; the Nazi seizure of power in 1933; and the Holocaust. Discusses Germany’s role in the Cold War and the cultural battles of the 1960s, ending with the surprising national reunification in 1990.

Credit Type Code: Letter Grade