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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 Read the bios...   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 View the schedule...   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 Contact us...   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.