HI 218: Power and Authority in Europe since World War I

Spring 2026 – Jonathan Zatlin

Explores the breakdown of traditional authority, the rise of authoritarianism, and the triumph of democracy in twentieth-century Europe. Examines changing notions of power and legitimacy through major events, including communist revolutions, fascist takeovers, wartime occupations, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. BU Hub Area (Effective Fall 2018): Historical Consciousness