This free online course offers an in-depth exploration of the First World War and its lasting legacy. You will learn about the physical and mental trauma suffered by combatants, the traumatic experiences of civilians in wartime, and the contested origins of the war. Through this course, you will gain the skills to conduct your own research into First World War casualty statistics and explore different sources to evaluate their accuracy. Suitable for anyone with an interest in the subject, this course is a great opportunity to learn more about the effects of the First World War.
The Civil War and Reconstruction : 1865-1890: The Unfinished Revolution
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This XSeries, Civil War and Reconstruction, examines the pivotal but misunderstood era of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War. It is the first effort in American history to construct an interracial democracy and raises questions that remain central to their understanding of ourselves as a people and a nation. This course will explore the rewriting of the laws and Constitution to incorporate the principle of equality regardless of race, the accomplishments and failings of Reconstruction governments in the South, and the consolidation of a new system of white supremacy. Join this course to gain a deeper understanding of the Civil War and Reconstruction and the implications it has for their society today.
Irish Lives in War and Revolution: Exploring Irelands History 1912-1923
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This course, Irish Lives in War and Revolution: Exploring Ireland's History 1912-1923, offers an exploration of how the events that shaped modern Ireland - the Great War, the Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence and Civil War - were experienced by the people who lived through them. With no prior knowledge or expertise required, join this course to gain an understanding of how conflict shapes civil society and how political change, violence, and total war affect life in its most basic ways. Ciarán Wallace’s post for the FutureLearn blog, “Do you know what’s going to happen tomorrow?”, provides an insight into what to expect from this course. No software or tools are required.
War for the Greater Middle East
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This course offers an in-depth look at the War for the Greater Middle East, from the era of Jimmy Carter to the age of Barack Obama. Learn how the war unfolded from one phase to the next, and discover the costly errors of judgment and implementation made along the way. Explore alternative approaches to policy that might have better served the interests of the United States and the people living in countries invaded, occupied, bombed and otherwise subjected to American punishment. Uncover the truth behind the failed war and gain a better understanding of the factors that inspired the United States to launch the conflict.
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