This class shall tell you about a most momentous,bloody and cataclysmic event in the History of Mankind and Europe.

Topics Covered

(A) The pre-war treaties and alliances at work. (B) The various causes that lead to the war. (C). The Onset of the First World War (D). The stages of the War This shall be a very elaborate affair and we shall discuss the following sub-themes within it namely: The invasion of Belgium The invasion of North West France Stalemate in the Western Frontier The start and the evolution of trench warfare The battle of Meuse,Verdun,Somme and others. (E)The comparative strengths of Allied versus Central Powers (F) Technological breakthroughs because of the First World War (G) The Impact of the War on society and gender equalization

Who should attend

University graduates and I.B students would feel interested but anyone with an interest in the First Total Warfare in the history of mankind would be welcome.

Pre-requisites

Anyone with a sharp mind and a willing heart.

What you need to bring

Since it would be an online class, you could just keep your fingers ready to type in your laptops what I say, or for the traditionalists,pen and paper would be more than sufficient.

Key Takeaways

You would learn to appreciate how (A) Imperialism and the race for economic resources created a fertile ground for The Great War (B) How national chauvinism plays a role in fostering wars and human misery. (C) We shall see how only a few ambitious men,dead set for power and blind to human misery can play havoc with the destiny of millions. (D).How States subvert human liberty under the guise of war (E).How social changes silent but substantive occurred in European society