HIST 275 - World Military History: Akkad to Zulu

FDR: HU
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter 2011 and alternate years

History of warfare from its first appearance in human societies to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Focus on military systems as constantly evolving blends of organization, technology, strategy, and tactics. We also study how these systems have influenced - and been influenced by - politics, economics, religion, culture, and the environment. Substantial time is devoted to nonwestern military systems of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Jennings.