Examines the Russian Revolution and Stalinism; Hitler’s rise to power, goals, and methods of rule; the Second World War; the Cold War; decolonization; post-war social changes; European integration; the collapse of the Soviet empire; Vladimir Putin’s rise and rule; and European responses to immigration, climate change, and other challenges.

Antirequisite(s): History 1401E. Extra information: 2 lecture hours and 1 tutorial hour per week.