The Second World War

Harvard Summer School

HIST S-1860

Section 1

CRN 36173

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The Second World War profoundly shaped twentieth-century history and its legacies continue to reverberate today. This course takes an expansive approach to the history of the war, both in time and space. We begin with the legacies of the First World War and how they foreshadowed the next global conflict. We examine the unfolding and impact of the war not only in Europe, but also in Asia and around the globe. Finally, we look at the war's legacies in the postwar international order, including the emergence of the cold war and the unfolding of decolonization.

Credits: 4

Term

Summer Term 2026

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Erez Manela, PhD

Francis Lee Higginson Professor of History, Harvard University

Meeting Info

MW 3:15pm - 6:15pm (6/22 - 8/7)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

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CRN	Section #	Participation Option(s)	Instructor	Section Status	Meets	Term Dates
36173	1	Online Synchronous	Erez Manela	Open	MW 3:15pm - 6:15pm	Jun 22 to Aug 7