The readings for the course relate in detail important parts of that story, but, of necessity, other aspects are merely skimmed. Bibliographies are provided in each of the eight course units so that students can go further in their studies, as interest dictates. The course was written by Lawrence B. Hardy, Jr., M.A., a graduate student in history at The University of Iowa and was extensively revised in 1981 and again in 1986 by Richard C. Murphy, who earned his doctorate in modern European history from The University of Iowa. Dr. Murphy is the instructor. Orders are shipped via UPS, so please include a street address.
Overseas students are encouraged to request airmail shipment.
Since changes in edition can take place, students are advised to wait and purchase texts after enrolling in the course and receiving the course study guide. Please do not order until you have read the Introduction to the study guide. W.W. Norton, 1991. An Introduction to Contemporary History . Penguin Books, 1967.