World War I: The “Great War”

One of the struggles of college students (aside from being perpetually broke and behind in schoolwork) is finding an instructor who can make a subject come alive, and while The Teaching Company can't cure procrastination, they do manage to consistently find outstanding presenters. The 36-lecture World War I: The “Great War,” taught by the University of Tennessee's Dr. Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, thoroughly explores the cultural, societal, historical, and military aspects of the conflict, discussing the concept of “total war,” the role played by ideology, the “Shock of the New,” and the impact on modern societies. Deftly interweaving the various complex elements, Liulevicius offers a comprehensive look at all aspects of World War I, including the often neglected eastern and southern fronts (where all was not quiet), as well as perspectives from Eastern European nations, who saw the war not as a monumentally tragic waste, but as a necessary step to throw off imperialistic governments and emerge as independent nations. Featuring solid accompanying visuals, this will make a great addition for academic libraries to supplement their own regular or distance ed courses, or for students who want to explore topics not offered by their local institution, as well as AP high school students and adult learners in public libraries. Course guidebooks (featuring transcripts, outlines, bibliographies, and more) are also available separately. Highly recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)