World War I shattered decades of peace as well as prosperity in Europe and quickly set the world on a course of violence. This tragic conflict led to 10 million senseless deaths and an unstable peace. Far-reaching consequences include the initiation of another far deadlier World War II decades later. This class will explore the course of the war as well as its impact on the combatants and the home front. We will also examine the causes of the conflict and its continued legacy.