Political history reading group: 20th century world history
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This is not so much a course as a forum to explore 20th century world history through the lives of
prominent political figures including revolutionaries and dictators.
At the first session there will be distributed a list of other biographies the group may find useful in selecting future books to discuss. Also suggestions from the group will be very welcome. Please note before suggesting a biography consider not only the biographer and subject but also the accessibility of the biography (availability, size, cost).
Please check the website for more details.
This course consists of four sessions on 2 October, 27 November, 15 January and 26 February.
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About this course
1) Read books you may not have considered before
2) Critically evaluate the character and achievements of the individuals explored in each session
3) Place these individuals in their historical context
4) Identify key political, social and cultural changes in 20th century European history
5) Express your opinion clearly.
You will be expected to obtain a copy of the biographies to be read. The group will be encouraged to chose recent biographies available in paperback for a modest price.
Reviews
Subjects
- World History
Course programme
In each session, through discussion, we will cover 3 general areas. What does the biography tell us about:
1) the subject of the text- his/her character, achievements, legacy.
2) the era in which the individual lived
3) the biographer- his/her interests, bias,strengths, etc.
Additional information
Political history reading group: 20th century world history