modern history, engineering, geopolitics, 19. century, 20. century
Abstract:
Selected chapters from the 19. century history. Geopolitical situation in Europe explained on the examples of Great Britain, Germany and Austrian Empire. Rise of the United States, American Civil War, transatlantic transportation development. Imperial China: Late Qing dynasty. Selected chapters from the 20. century history: From Bellé Epoque to Cold War. Czechoslovak historical myths.
Objectives:
The goal of the course is to introduce modern history in context with current world affairs and in relation to the professional background of engineering (transportation) students.