3. Contents:
? World interests in the Middle East.
? Great Powers Rivalry in the Middle East.
? The Middle East First World War and the Peace Conferences.
? Modern Turkey under Kamal Ata Turk.
? The Kamalist Revolution and Reforms of Mustafa Kamal Pasha.
? Ata Turk’s domestic and foreign policy.
? Turkey under Ismat Inonu.
? Iran under Raza Shah.
? Reforms of Raza Shah Pahlavi.
? Raza Shah’s Domestic and foreign policy.
? Iran and the great powers.
? Turkey, Egypt and Iran during the 2nd World War.
? Western imperialism in Iran
? Nationalism and the nationalization of oil in Iran
? by Dr. Muhammad Mussaddiq.
? Rise of Ibn-e-Saud as the King of Saudi Arabia.
? Discovery of oil in Saudi Kingdom.
? Ibn-e-Saud: His character and achievements.
? Rise of Faisal in Saudi Arabia.
? King Faisal’s domestic and foreign policy.
? The Arab League.
? The Palestine problem.
? Struggle for independence and the Rise of nationalism in Egypt
? (1924-1936).
? The Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936.
? The Revolution of 1952.
? Western imperialism and the Construction of Aswan Dam.
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? Egypt under Gamal Abdul Nasir.
? The nationalization of Suez Canal.
? United Arab Republic (UAR).
? Gamal Abdul Nasir’s New Egypt; his domestic and foreign policy.
? Unity and diversity in the Middle Eastern Politics.
4. Basic Readings:
Lenczowski, George. The Middle East in World Affairs, Berkeley, 1979.
5. Additional Readings:
Allen Hart, Arfat: Terrorist or Peacemaker? London, 1984.
Anwar el-Sadat, In Search of Identity, London, 1978.
Arthur Goldsehmidt. Jr. A Concise History of the Middle East, Westview Press. USA 1979
David Carlton, Anthony Eden: A Biography, London, 1981.
David Hirst and Irene Beeson, Sadat London 1981.
Dilip Hiro, Inside The Middle East, London, 1982.
Edy Kaufman, The Superpowers and their Spheres of Influence, London, 1976
Evan Luard, A History of the United Nations, vol. 1 The Years of Western Dominations, 1945-1955 London 1982.
H. W. Degenhardt, Treaties and Alliances of the World, Longman, 1974.
H.G. Nicholas, The United Nations As a Political Institution, New York, 1959.
Henry Kissinger, Observations. Selected Speeches and Essays 1982-1948.
Henry Kissinger, Years of Upheaval, Toronto, 1982.
Jean Lacoutre, Nasser: A Biography, London, 1973
Karl Ryavec, United States Soviet Relations, Longman, 1989.
Keith Wheelock, Nasser’s New Egypt, London 1960.
Kurt Waldheim, The Challenge of Peace, London, 1980.
Norton Moore; The Arab-Israeli conflict: readings and Documents Abridges and Revised Edition, American Society for International Law Princeton, New Jersey, 1977.
Ogla Nariewicz, Soviet Leader, Sussex, 1986.
P. J. Vatikiotis, Nasser and His Generation, London, 1978.
Patricia Auderheide, Anwar Sadat, Chelsea House Punlishers, New York 1985.
Raymond Flower, Napoleon to Nasser: The Story of Modern Egypt London. 1972.
Richard Nixon, Leaders, London 1982.
Richard Nixon. The Memoirs of Richard Nixon, New York, 1978.
Robert Donaldson (ed), The Soviet Union in the Third World; Successes and Failures, London, 1981.
Roger Owen, State, Power & Politics in the making of Modern Middle East. London, 1992.
S. R. Ashton, In Search of Détente, London, 1989.
Shaukat Ali, Pan-Movements in the Third World, Lahore, 1976.
Sydney Nettleton Fisher, The Middle East: A History. London 1969.
Tawfig Y. Hasou. The Struggle for the Arab World: Egypt Nasser and the Arab League, London, 1985
Tom Little, Egypt, London, 1958.
Zbignew Brezinski, Power and Principle, London, 1983.
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GROUP 'C Western History Group
COURSE HIS/611 EARLY MODERN EUROPE (1453-1789)
1. Brief Description:
This course focuses on a very important period of European history in which Europe was gradually being transformed from medieval society to a modern society. The cultural and intellectual movements such as renaissance, reformation and enlightenment are the special features of this course.
2. Aims and Objectives:
After studying this course, the students will be able to:
? Know how Europe was transformed into a modern society
? Appreciate the philosophical and intellectual movements and trends of the period.
? Understand the political developments of the ruling class and socio-religious ideas of the people.
3. Contents:
? Renaissance
? Reformation and Counter-Reformation
? Rise and Decline of Spain
? Thirty Years War and Peace of Westphalia
? Developments in France and England in the 17th Century
? Rise of Sweden, Russia and Prussia
? War of Spanish Succession 1701-1714
? Seven Years War 1756-1763
? Struggle for Wealth and Empire in the 18th Century
? Enlightenment and Age of Reason
4. Basic Readings:
Hayes. A Political and Cultural History of Modern Europe.
Schevill, F. A History of Europe: From Reformation to the Present Day.
5. Additional Readings:
Clark, G. N. Early Modern Europe 1450-1720.
Durant, Will and Ariel Durant. Story of Civilization.
Elton, G. R. (ed.) New Cambridge Modern History.
-----------------. (ed.) Renaissance and Reformation 1300-1648.
Fisher. A History of Europe.
Jensen, De Lamar. Renaissance Europe: Age of Recovery and Reconciliation.
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Kennedy, Paul. The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers: Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000.
Knapton, Ernest John. Europe 1450-1851.
Pieter Geyl. The Revolt of the Netherlands.
Plumb. J.H. The Penguin Book of the Renaissance.
Sumner, B.H. Peter the Great and the Emergence of Russia.
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COURSE HIS/612 MODERN EUROPE 1789-1919
1. Brief Description:
2. Aims and Objectives:
3. Contents:
? French Revolution of 1789, causes, role of the intellectuals and effects.
? Aftermath of the Revolution: Work of the National Assembly Critical estimate, Bloodshed and Reign of Terror, National Convention Directory and the Thermidorians Important Leaders of the Revolution.
? Napoleon Bonaparte I, Background, Reforms Continental System, Conquests and failure
? Congress of Vienna (1815) Holy Alliance, Concert of Europe, work and failure,
? Bourbon Restoration,
? Revolution of 1880 and its effects in Europe, Metternich
? Louis Philippe, Internal and External Policies,
? Revolution of 1848 and its effects in Europe
? Eastern Question: Greek War of Independence, Crimean War, Alexander II of Russia
? Napoleon II
? Unification of Italy, role of Cavour, Mazzini and Garibaldi
? Unification of Germany: Bismarck (1871-1890)
? Third French Republic
? Partition of Africa
? Towards World War I: Diplomatic conditions (1890-1914), Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, Causes of World War I
? Russian Revolution (1917),
? Peace Settlement (1919).
4. Basic Readings:
5. Additional Readings:
Cobban, A. A History of Modern France 3 Vols. London, 1963.
Dawson, William. Struggle for Mastery in Europe.
Gershoy, Leo. The French Revolution and Napoleon, New York, 1964.
Gieyl, P. Napoleon, For and Against, London, 1964.
Gooch, G.P. History of Modern Europe 1815-1914
Grant & Temperley. Europe in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries.
Hayes, C.H. A Political and Cultural History of Europe 2 Volumes.
Hazen, C.H. Europe since 1815.
Knapton, E.J. & Derry T.K. The Third French Republic, 1870-1940 London, 1966. Dorfler, Leslie. Italy : A Modern History, Michigaa, 1953.
Lahore, 1971.
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Lubasz, Heins. Revolution in Modern European History, London, 1966.
Mack Smith, D. The German Empire, 1867-1914, London, 1953.
Malik, lkram Ali. A Text-Book on the History of Modern Europe 1789-1919,
Marriot, J.A.R. The Eastern Question. Cairns, John C. (ed.) The Nineteenth Century 1815-1914 New York, 1965.
Pares, B. The Origins of the War of 1914, London, 1956.
Philips, Alison. Modern Europe, 1815.
Taylor A.J.P. The Decline of Imperial Russia, 1855-1914, London, 1960.
The New Cambridge Modern History (Relevant Volumes)
Thompson, J.M. French Revolution.
Thomson, David. Europe Since Napoleon, London. 1985.
Thomson, J.M. Napoleon, London, 1963.
Watson, Hugh Setan. A History of Russia, London, 1962.
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COURSE HIS/613 HISTORY OF ENGLAND (1688-1919)
1. Brief Description:
History of England is important as well as interesting for the student. The course covers the period when glorious revolution took place and modernity began in England. It also deals with the history of England as a colonial as well as political power. This course is design to highlight political, economic, social and constitutional developments in England.
2. Aims and Objectives:
After studying this course, the students will be able to :
? Understand the political and intellectual developments in England which made it the greatest colonial empire of the world.
? Appreciate the constitutional reforms and economic progress in England during this period.
? Comprehend the British foreign policy of this period.
3. Contents:
? Glorious Revolution.
? Reign of William III and Queen Mary.
? Era of Queen Anne.
? Hanoverian Accession: George I: George II: George III:
? Industrial Revolution,
? French Revolution and Napoleonic Era.
? Lord Castlereagh, George Canning & Foreign Policy of England,
? Reforms acts of 1832, 1867, 1884 and 1911.
? Robert Peel, Political Religious & Social Movements,
? Lord John Russell and Liberal Party.
? Goldstone.
? Benjamin Disraeli & New Imperialism.
? British Diplomacy from 1870 to1919.
4. Basic Reading:
Haris, R.W. A Short History in 18th Century England. 1963.
Norman Lowe. Mastering British History.
Plumb. England in the 18th Century.
Trevelyan, G.M. A History of England.
5. Additional Readings:
Admas, G.B., Constitutional History of England.
Ashotn, T.S., Industrial Revolution. London, 1940.
Bell, U.K. Iviorell, Selected Documents on British Colonial Policy.
Brigges, Age of Improvement.
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Derry, John. W. A Short History of 19th Century England. U.S.A. 1963.
Ensor Robert. England: 1870—1940. London.
Fares, R. George III and the Politicians. London, 1953.
Gooch, G.P. A History of Our Time, 1885—1914.
Jarman. T.L. History of 20th Century England.
Keir, D.L. Modern Britain. London, 1968.
Keith, A.B., Speeches & Documents on British Colonial Policy, 1918-1931.
Lipson, L. Economic History of England.
Pears & Carter. A History of England, London, 1937. Robertson, C.G. England under the Hanoverians, London, 1961.
Marriot, J.A.R. England Since Waterloo.
Rose, J.H. William Pitt and the National Revival. London, 1911.
Scrlley W.T. England in the Eighteenth Century.
Somerville, D.C. Disraeli & Gladstone. London, 1939.
Taylor, A.J.P. The Struggle for Mastery in Europe.
Thomason, David. Europe Since Napoleon.
Trevelyan, G.M. Social History of England.
Wats, J.S. The Reign of George III. London, 1960.
William, E.N. The Penguin Dictionary of England & European History.
Woodward, L. The Age of Reform 1815—1870. London, 1962.
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COURSE HIS/614 United States After Second World War
1. Brief Description.
This course focuses on the socio-political history of USA in modern times. Her role, importance and responsibilities as super power will also be discussed.
2. Aims and Objectives.
After studying this course, the students will be able to:
? Know about the socio-political and economic developments happened in USA in details;
? Evaluate the causes and events for becoming her world power.
? Understand the international politics.
3. Contents.
? Post War America: Harry Truman’s Presidentship, his doctrine, Cold War, the Korean War, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership, Cold War and USA Domestic Affairs, Economy and Culture (1945-1960).
? John F. Kennedy and Lynden Johnson’s Governments, Cuban Missile Crisis, The Vietnam War.
? President Nixon, Watergate scandal, Gerald Ford’s Presidentship.
? President Jimmy Carter, Post-Vietnam Foreign Policy, The Civil Rights Movement (1960-1980), The Legacy of Martin Luther King, JR, The Women’s Movement. The Latino Movement, The Native American Movement.
? President Ronald Reagan, The Society, economy and foreign affairs during Reagan Administration (January 1981- January 1989).
? The Presidency of George Bush (January 1989-January 1993) End of the Cold War, The Gulf War and foreign affairs. New World Order.
? President Bill Clinton, his Foreign Policy, Rise of Terrorism.
4. Basic Readings:
Ambrose, Stephen E. Rise to Globalism: American Foreign Policy since 1938, 6th Rev. ed., Viking Penguin, 1991.
Chafe, William H. The Unfinished Journey: American Since World War II, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press, 1991.
5. Additional Readings:
Allen, Frederick L. The Big Change: America transforms itself, 1900-1950, Harper & Row 1986.
Ambrose, Stephen E.Eisenhower (2 Vols.) Vol. 1: Soldier, General of the Army, President-Elect, 1890-1952 Vol. 2: The President, Simon & Schuster, 1985.
Blum, John Morton The Progressive Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johson. W.W. Norton & Co., Inc., 1982
Blumenthal, Sidney and Thomas Edsall The Reagan Legacy: A Nation Adrift, Pantheon Books, 1988.
Branch, Taylor Parting the Waters: America in the King Years, 1954-1963, Simon and Schuster, 1989.
Brodie, Fawn M. Richard Nixon: The Shaping of His Character, Harvard University Press, 1983.
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Burner, David John F. Kennedy and A New Generation, Scott Foresman & Co., 1988.
Cannon, LOU President Reagan: The Role of a Lifetime, Simon & Schuster, 1992.
Fitzgerald, Frances Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam, Random House, Inc. 1989.
Flexener, Elenor Century of Struggle: The Women’s Rights Movement in the United States, Rev. ed., Belknap Press, 1975.
Garrow David J. Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King Jr. & the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Random House, Inc., 1987.
Graebner, Norman A. America As A World Power: A Realist Appraisal from Wilson to Reagan, Scholarly Resources, Inc., 1984.
Herring George C. America’s Longest War: The United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1986.
Kutler Stanley I. The Wars of Watergate: The Last Crisis of Richard Nixon, W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. 1992.
Lafeber, Walter America, Russia, and the Cold War, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill Inc., 1987.
Neustadt, Richard E. Presidential Power: The Politics of leadership from FDR to Carter, Macmillan Publishing Go., 1980.
Oates, Stephen B. Let the Trumpet Sound: The Life of Martin Luther King Jr., NAL-Dutton, 1983.
Sitkoff, Harvard The Struggle for Black Equality, 1954-1980, Hill & Wang, 1981.
Sundquist, James L. Politics and Policy: The Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson Years, Brookings Institutions, 1968.
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COURSE: HIS/615 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
1. Brief Description:
This course is a pre-requisite for understanding the developments in the modern world. It focuses on approaches to the study of international politics, the foreign policies of great powers particularly, United Stats and USSR (presently Russia.) and the cold war themes and issues. An important part of this course is related to the study of regional and international organizations.
2. Aims and Objectives:
After studying this course, the students will be able to:
? Understand the concept and theory of international relations.
? Appreciate the developments in the international politics, particularly the policies pursued by the Super Powers.
? Develop an understanding of the working of regional and international organizations and the role played by them in international politics.
3. Contents:
? Introduction of International Relations.
? Approaches to the study of International Relations.
? A Short Introduction of the Geography of the World.
? Themes and Topics in 20th Century International History: World War I & II, Causes & Results.
? Foreign Policies of U.S.A., U.S.S.R with special reference to West Asia, South Asia and South East Asia.
? Cold War
? West Asian Problems
? Arab Israel Conflict,
? Suez War
? Iran-Iraq War
? Russian Intervention in Afghanistan
? Downfall of Soviet Union
? South East Asia and its Problems & Importance in future perspective.
? Disarmament Problem
? Gobalization & Its Impact on Individuals, Groups, Firms and Political Authorities
? Organizations:
? United Nations: Origin, Structure, Activities and its Functions for Peace Keeping
? Non-Aligned Movement
? Organization of Islamic Conference
? NATO
? Warsaw Pact
? Arab League
? European Economic Committee
? SAARC
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4. Basic Reading:
Palmer, Norman D. and Howard C. Perkins, International Relations: the World Community in Transition.
5. Additional Readings:
Bailey, S. Four Arab-Israeli Wars and the Peace Process, London, 1990.
Bailey, S. The United Nations, London, 1989
Bullard, R. The Persian Oil Crisis.
Buzan, Barry and Richard Little. International Systems in world History.
Elfstrom, Gerard. International Ethics
Michael Nicholson. International Relations: A Concise Introduction.
Nagel, Stuart & Anderson, M.S. Handbook of Global political policy,
Ngaire. Explaining International Relations
Palmer, N.D. and Perkins, H.C. International Relations, Massachusetts, 1957.
Philips, D.M. Hitler and the Rise of the Nazis.
Reynolds, P.A. An introduction to International Relations.
Toynbee, Arnold. Survey of International Affairs Vol. I, London, 1938 Halliday, F. The Making of the Second Cold War, London, 1983.
Ziring, Lawrence. International Relations: A Political Dictionary
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