The Great War

History 1040

The German Revolution

Week #13

November 23:  Today's class will begin the discussion of the Russian Revolution and I will also deal with the German Revolution as part of this. I will create a Podcast with a Powerpoint that you can download and use later.

November 27:   No Class - Thanksgiving Break

Readings for 30 November and 2 December:

• pp 305-317 in Strachan
• pp.175-202 in 14-18 Understanding the Great War
• Read Vera Brittain's Perhaps and Mae Weddeburn Canaan's Lamplight and also go to Courseweb - Course Documents - Vera Brittain and read "The Superfluous Woman" and her discussion of Roland.
• Read Siegfried Sassoon:  Aftermath
• Courseweb - Video Files  - The Great War and the Great Disillusionment -Siegfried Sassoon and Aftermath
• Watch the Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Real Media Format

Readings for December 3:

• Mosse, G. L. Cult of the Fallen Soldier, pp. 70-106 - e-reserves

Recommended:

• pp. 203-225 in 14-18 Understanding the Great War
• Courseweb - Video Files  - The Great War and the Great Disillusionment - watch all the videos.