UNSW Handbook Course - The Transformations of Warfare

The Transformations of Warfare - HIST2090


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of History
	Contact: Schrijvers,Peter
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 36 units of credit; Excluded: GENT0309
	Offered: Semester 1 2005
	Fee Band: 1

Description

Examines the role of war in human history, beginning with prehistoric societies and ending with the Second Gulf War. Covers ancient and medieval warfare, the Gunpowder Empires and Europe's military revolution, colonial wars, Total War, and the more significant developments during the twentieth century. Special consideration will be given to the theme of war and society, the role of the state, and technological change.

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