Course

War and Environment in American History

Sep 23, 2025 - Sep 23, 2025

$15 Enroll

Full course description

Warfare is one of the most dramatic ways in which humans interact with their environment. Nature can be both enemy and ally, casualty and beneficiary. It is always central to the progress and outcome of armed conflict. We will explore wars large and small, from the colonial period to the twentieth century, highlighting the role played by non-human nature. Topics will include disease and the American Revolution, animals and the US Civil War, and the natural resources fueling the First World War.

 

Schedule

Meeting Days

Tuesday

Instructor

Erin Mauldin

Note:

Please read: This is a face-to-face class.