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070260 GR Guided Reading (2015S)
War and Society in Early Modern Europe
Continuous assessment of course work
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LV-Leiter: Ilya Berkovich
Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Su 01.02.2015 00:00 to We 18.02.2015 10:00
- Registration is open from We 04.03.2015 00:00 to Fr 06.03.2015 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.03.2015 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 04.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 11.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 18.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 25.03. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 15.04. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 22.04. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 29.04. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 06.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 13.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 20.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 27.05. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 03.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 10.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 17.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
- Wednesday 24.06. 12:30 - 14:00 Seminarraum Geschichte 3 Hauptgebäude, 2.Stock, Stiege 9
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The main aim of this course is to demonstrate how study of military history can inform our understanding of political and social phenomena. While our discussion will touch broader historical questions, such as the debate on Military Revolution in early-modern Europe and the origins of the total war, the bulk of the course will focus on the experience of common soldiers. By looking at their surviving writings such as memoirs, journals, and letters we are not only dealing with a largely untapped source of evidence, but also with material well-suited to assess the practical implementation and the actual effectiveness of the social control in early-modern Europe. In the latter part of the course, we will attempt to gauge to what extent was the French Revolution a universal turning point in the history of warfare.
Assessment and permitted materials
Regular attendance of all classes is obligatory.
Weekly reading consisting of an article or a book chapter, usually combined with a number of short extracts from pre-assigned primary sources.
Short summaries of the reading material which are to be submitted in advance of every weekly meeting.
There will also be a number of additional written assignments about 1000-2000 words in length.
Last but not least, active participation in the class discussion!
Weekly reading consisting of an article or a book chapter, usually combined with a number of short extracts from pre-assigned primary sources.
Short summaries of the reading material which are to be submitted in advance of every weekly meeting.
There will also be a number of additional written assignments about 1000-2000 words in length.
Last but not least, active participation in the class discussion!
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
In addition to introducing students to a diverse set of early-modern primary sources, this course aims to address two methodological issues. The first is the reliability and usefulness of personal narratives, and the problematics of constructed experience. Another question to be considered is whether modern models of combat motivation and military psychology can be applied retrospectively to analyse the experience of historical armies.
Examination topics
Classroom discussion is the single most important component of this course. Typically, classes will begin with an overview of established scholarly literature whose assumptions the students will then be invited to test with the help of relevant primary sources. Although these are going to be mostly first-hand accounts, we will also look at examples of official material such as military regulations, muster rolls, regimental order books, and courts martial proceedings. Occasionally, we would also read copies of original archival documents.As it is taught in English, this course is particularly recommended for students who want to improve their command of that language.
Reading list
Some illustrative readings:Primary Sources Charles-Étienne Bernos, "Souvenirs de campagne dun soldat de régiment Limousin (1741-1748)", 'Carnet de Sabretache' 10, (1902), pp. 668-90 and 737-62
Ulrich Bräker, 'Lebensgeschichte und natürliche Ebentheuer des Armen Mannes im Tockenburg', (Zurich, 1789)
Johann Heinrich Ludwig Grotehenn, 'Briefe aus dem siebenjährigen Krieg, Lebensbeschreibung und Tagebuch', Marian Füssel, Sven Petersen and Gerlad Scholtz (eds.), (Potsdam, 2012)
Johann Friedrich Löffler, 'Der alte Sergeant: Leben des Schlesiers J. F. L.', (Breslau, 1836).
John Scot, "The Remembrance: or The Progress of Lord Portmores Regiment", in: James Ferguson (ed.), 'The Scots Brigade in the Service of the United Netherlands, 1572-1782', 3 Vols., (Edinburgh, 1899-1901), Vol. 3, pp. 307-577.Secondary Sources Christopher Duffy, 'The Military Experience in the Age of Reason', (London, 1987).
S.L.A. Marshall, 'Soldaten im Feuer: Gedanken zur Gefechtsführung im nächsten Krieg', Rudolf C. Vetter (tr.), (Frauenfeld, 1951) [1947].
Arno J. Mayer, 'The Persistence of the Old Regime: Europe to the Great War', (New York, 1981).
Clifford J. Rogers (ed.), 'The Military Revolution Debate: Readings on the Military Transformations of Early Modern Europe', (Boulder, Colorado, 1995).
Frank Tallett (ed.) 'European Warfare, 1350-1750', (Cambridge, 2010).
Ulrich Bräker, 'Lebensgeschichte und natürliche Ebentheuer des Armen Mannes im Tockenburg', (Zurich, 1789)
Johann Heinrich Ludwig Grotehenn, 'Briefe aus dem siebenjährigen Krieg, Lebensbeschreibung und Tagebuch', Marian Füssel, Sven Petersen and Gerlad Scholtz (eds.), (Potsdam, 2012)
Johann Friedrich Löffler, 'Der alte Sergeant: Leben des Schlesiers J. F. L.', (Breslau, 1836).
John Scot, "The Remembrance: or The Progress of Lord Portmores Regiment", in: James Ferguson (ed.), 'The Scots Brigade in the Service of the United Netherlands, 1572-1782', 3 Vols., (Edinburgh, 1899-1901), Vol. 3, pp. 307-577.Secondary Sources Christopher Duffy, 'The Military Experience in the Age of Reason', (London, 1987).
S.L.A. Marshall, 'Soldaten im Feuer: Gedanken zur Gefechtsführung im nächsten Krieg', Rudolf C. Vetter (tr.), (Frauenfeld, 1951) [1947].
Arno J. Mayer, 'The Persistence of the Old Regime: Europe to the Great War', (New York, 1981).
Clifford J. Rogers (ed.), 'The Military Revolution Debate: Readings on the Military Transformations of Early Modern Europe', (Boulder, Colorado, 1995).
Frank Tallett (ed.) 'European Warfare, 1350-1750', (Cambridge, 2010).
Association in the course directory
BA 2012: Guided Reading - Neuzeit (4 ECTS) | BA 2011: WM Geschichte der Neuzeit; prüfungsimmanent (4 ECTS) | BA UF Geschichte & Diplom UF Geschichte : Vertiefung GR I oder II; Guided Reading - historisch-kulturwissenschaftliche Europaforschung (4 ECTS) | MA Geschichte 2008: APM Schwerpunktvorbereitung - Geschichte der Neuzeit 2 (5 ECTS) |
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