The Gunther E. Rothenberg Seminar in Military History

At High Point University
7-8 November 2008

The Gunther E. Rothenberg Seminar in Military History is a tribute to Professor Rothenberg's scholarship and dedication to the field of military history. High Point University is hosting the seminar whose theme in military history will change each year. Leading scholars have been invited to present their most recent research, and latest interpretations. Their papers will serve as a point of departure for extensive discussion and debate of the subject matter. The participant's papers will be published annually in an edited anthology. The seminar is opened to the university community and the public. Students and scholars from across the country are encouraged to attend. Read More...

Speakers

Topic: War in the Age of Louis XIV

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The Projection and Limitations of Imperial Power: Russia 1762-1825
by Janet M. Hartley

Europe's Progress and America's Success, 1760-1850
by Paul Schroeder

The projection of French military power in Europe: the failure to achieve hegemony, 1610-1715
by David Parrott

The Creation of Sweden's Baltic Imperium, 1560-1660
by Paul Douglas Lockhart

Schedule

Tentative Seminar Schedule


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Friday 7 November
6:00-7:00pm
Reception

7:00-8:00pm
Opening Remarks

Saturday 8 November
8:30-9:00am:
Continental Breakfast

9:00-10:00am:
Paul Schroeder

10:00-10:45am:
Discussion

10:45-11:00am:
Break
(refreshments)

11:00-12:00pm:
Janet Hartley

12:00-12:45pm:
Discussion

12:45-2:00pm:
Lunch

2:00-3:00pm:
David Parrott

3:00-3:45pm:
Discussion

3:45-4:00pm:
Break
(refreshments)

4:00-5:00pm:
Paul Lockhart

5:00-5:45pm:
Discussion

5:45-6:00pm:
Concluding Remarks

Contact

Travel and Registration Information


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Frederick C. Schneid
Department of History
High Point University
High Point, NC 27262

Registration
Registration fee for the conference is $20. Fee includes refreshments and lunch on Saturday 8 November.

Accomodations
Hotel accommodations are available at the Radisson Hotel, High Point at the conference rate of $85 per night. Rooms are reserved for seminar attendees until 1 October 2008.

Shuttle Service
Shuttle service will be provided from the hotel to the university.