World War II: the rise of fascism
David Cuthbert, Ian Copland, Eleanor Hancock and Margaret Lindley
6 points * 2 lectures and 1 tutorial per week * First semester * Caulfield/Clayton/Peninsula
This subject, in conjunction with HSY1160, examines the origins, development and consequences of the first truly global conflict. The aim is to show how a world war destroyed the prewar order and gave birth to the world we know today. HSY1150 will address the problems of the peace and the growth of political extremism in Europe and Asia, the Great Depression, the rise of Hitler and the collapse of the world order established at Versailles, the outbreak of war in Europe, the fall of France, the Battle of Britain and the invasion of the USSR, Pearl Harbor and the Japanese thrust through Southeast Asia.
Assessment
Written (2750 words): 50% * Examination (2 hours): 40% * Class participation/attendance: 10%
Preliminary reading
Taylor A J P The Second World War: An illustrated history Penguin, 1976
Prescribed texts
Calvocoressi P and others Total war (2 vols), rev. 2nd edn, Penguin, 1989
Recommended texts
Bell P M H The origins of the Second World War in Europe Longman, 1986
Iriye A The origins of the Second World War in Asia and the Pacific Longman, 1987
Overy R J The origins of the Second World War Longman, 1987