The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom
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This course, The Civil War and Reconstruction - 1861 - 1865: A New Birth of Freedom, is part of the XSeries, Civil War and Reconstruction, which examines the most pivotal era in American history. It explores the causes of the war, the road to secession, the conduct of the war, the coming of emancipation, and the struggle after the war to breathe meaning into the promise of freedom. It also looks at the political, social, and economic changes in the Union and the Confederacy, the role of black soldiers, Abraham Lincoln’s wartime leadership, and the war’s long-term economic and intellectual impact. This course is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the Civil War and its lasting legacy.
World War 1: Aviation Comes of Age
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Explore the fascinating history of aviation during World War 1 with this free online course from the University of Birmingham’s Centre for War Studies. Led by Dr Peter Gray, a former commander of 101 Squadron and Director of Defence Studies for the RAF, you will learn about the innovations that turned the aeroplane into a machine of war and how British factories developed to supply the Western Front with aircraft and ammunition. You will also discover how the aeroplane became commercially viable, with passenger and mail routes starting to appear, and how the government tried - and failed - to regulate the aviation industry. Produced in collaboration with the BBC and filmed at the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon, this course draws on an array of first-hand interviews and archive material. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the early days of aviation and its impact on the world.
World War 1: Changing Faces of Heroism
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Explore the changing faces of heroism during World War 1 with the University of Leeds and the BBC. This course will help you to discuss and challenge the ways in which World War 1 heroism has been remembered. their experts will take you through the British, French and German views of heroism and discuss important similarities and differences. Through art, literature, film and television, you will explore the portrayals of heroism before, during and after the war. You will also curate a mini exhibition, explore a war memorial and write a review of a representation of war. Join us in a fascinating reflection on the place of heroism in the centenary commemorations of World War 1.
World War 1: A History in 100 Stories
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This free online course from Monash University is part of the 100 Stories Project, commemorating the Anzac centenary and exploring the cost of war. Through a critical examination of the conflict, you will go on a journey across the battlefields of Gallipoli and the Western Front and into the homes of the ordinary people who suffered it. Hear from leading historians in the field and learn how to research your own stories. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of one of the greatest catastrophes of the 20th Century and the skills to embark on independent research of your own. Join us to explore the themes of grief and suffering, hope, anguish and loss, and discover the stories of the 'other Anzac' - indigenous soldiers too often ignored in their history.
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