HISTORY
The First World War 1914 - 1918
AUTUMN HN161
Wednesdays
Tutor: Michael Doran
The horror and tragedy of the First World War is well documented. For many people, the focus of the war has been on the great battles of the Western Front. This course aims to consider the war in a global context and also examine aspects of the war that often receive less attention. The main military, political and social developments of the war in Europe will be analysed but also the war’s wider impact on areas such as the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the USA.
Please note the change of venue to Stillorgan Park Hotel. Please click here for directions to the hotel:
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Please also note the change to the course schedule from that published earlier. There will be no class on Oct 3 or on Nov 14 and the course has been extended to run until 12 December.
| STILLORGAN PARK HOTEL | ||
| 10 Wednesdays |
Sep 26, Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12 (No classes Oct 3 and Nov 14) |
2.00pm - 4.00pm |
| FEE €190 | Print Open Learning Application Form 2012.13 or ring (01) 716-7123 for Laser/credit card payment |
Tutor Details:
Michael Doran (BA, HDip Ed) has tutored in History with the Adult Education Centre since 1992. Michael also teaches in the Institute of Education. An established public speaker in his area of expertise, Michael's published work includes a History textbook for the Leaving Certificate entitled “Movements for Political and Social Reform 1870-1914”.
Provisional list of key topics to be covered:
- 1914: The Outbreak of War
- The Western Front 1914-1917
- The Eastern Front 1914-1916
- The Balkans and the Italian Front
- The war against the Ottoman Empire
- The domestic impact of war (Britain and Germany)
- 1917 – Revolution in Russia
- The entry of the USA
- 1918 – The end of the war
Reading List:
The following is a selection of recommended texts for those interested in reading further around the course content. We advise that you do not buy books in advance of the course as your tutor will discuss the list and suggest the most relevant reading for particular interests.
These books are preliminary suggestions that provide an overview of the main developments of the war. Others will be recommended in class.
Keegan, John, 1998. The First World War. London: Hutchinson
Strachan, Hew. 2003. The First World War : a new illustrated history .London : Simon & Schuster, 2003
