Description
HIST 334. AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. An exploration of arguably the pivotal event in American history, this course will examine the origins, events, ramifications, and presentations of the war. Students will study its decisive moments, seminal leaders, and formative ideas as well as examining historiographical and popular treatments of the war. Students will delve into both primary and secondary historical sources, including biography and fiction, in order to understand the events, portrayals, analyses, and impact of the Civil War. Alternate years, fall semester only, three hours.