HSY2070

War and society in the modern world

Eleanor Hancock and Tony Wood

8 points
* Two lectures and one tutorial per week
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives Students will be expected to gain a knowledge of the main developments in the history of warfare and of developments in military thought since the military revolution in Europe and the United States; develop a knowledge of the effects of the creation of modern armies on the development of the modern state, concepts of citizenship and gender relations; and continue the acquisition of the critical and analytical skills necessary for the advanced study of history.

Synopsis The subject is a survey of the development of warfare from the military revolution to the present, concentrating on land warfare in Europe and the United States from the 18th century on. It will look at the effects of the creation and development of modern armies on state and society, social, political and gender relations, and on the international system. Topics covered will include the military revolution, and its effects on the development of the modern state, concepts of citizenship and gender relations, the `nation in arms' of the French revolution and the Napoleonic wars, developments in military thought, including Clausewitz, Jomini, Mahan, nineteenth century western warfare and military systems, colonial and imperial wars, the world wars, revolutionary and guerrilla warfare, wars of decolonisation and terrorism.

Assessment Short reading reports (total 1500 words): 15%
* Tutorial essay (2500 words): 35%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%
* Tutorial participation: 10%

Preliminary reading

Howard M War in European history 1979

Recommended reading

Best G War and society in revolutionary Europe, 1770-1870 1982
Bond B The pursuit of victory 1996
Bond B War and society in Europe, 1870-1970 1983