History
The history of the world from Charlemagne onwards.
History
The Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, 1963-69
In this course, Dr Thomas Tunstall Allcock (University of Manchester) explores the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-69). The first module provides an introduction to Johnson himself, his personality and policies in comparison with the ...
Dr Thomas Tunstall Allcock
Manchester University
History
The Presidency of Dwight Eisenhower, 1953-61
In this course, Professor Mark White (Queen Mary, University of London) explores the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower (1953-61). In the first module, we think about Eisenhower’s rise to power and the central aspects of his foreign policy. In the ...
Prof. Mark White
Queen Mary, University of London
History
The Presidency of Harry Truman, 1945-53
In this course, Professor Mark White (Queen Mary University of London) explores the presidency of Harry Truman (1945-53). In the first module, we think about Truman’s rise to power and how he became President in April 1945. In the second, ...
Prof. Mark White
Queen Mary, University of London
History
The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962
In this course, Professor Mark White (Queen Mary, University of London) explores the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962. We begin by thinking about the background to the Cuban Missile Crisis, including Kennedy’s policies towards Cuba ...
Prof. Mark White
Queen Mary, University of London
History
The Presidency of John F. Kennedy, 1961-63
In this course, Professor Mark White (Queen Mary University of London) explores the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy (1917-63). In the first module, we think about the development of Kennedy’s legacy from the mid-1960s to the present day ...
Prof. Mark White
Queen Mary, University of London
History
The Presidency of Ronald Reagan, 1981-89
In this module, Dr James Cooper (York St John University) explores the presidency of Ronald Reagan (1981-89). After a brief introduction in which we think about Reagan’s legacy today, the subsequent five modules explore five key questions ...
Dr James Cooper
York St John University