This course will focus on how World War I — to Europeans, the "Great War" — reshaped the consciousness of Europeans and to a lesser extent Americans. The nineteenth century fascination with heroes gave way to the twentieth century preoccupation with victims. We will also look at events in the post-war years, climaxing in World War II, when the awareness of the victim became even more rooted not only in the minds of Europeans but Americans.

Course Requirements:

Two exams, paper

Intended Audience:

Majors, upper/lower class students

Class Format:

Lecture/ seminar