The Gunther E. Rothenberg Seminar in Military History

At High Point University
7 November 2009

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 Central Europe

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Peter H. Wilson

University of Hull, “Meaningless conflict? The character of the War in Central Europe.
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Michael V. Leggiere
University of North Texas, "Phoenix Rising or Myth of a Great Power: the Prussian Way of War during the French Wars."

Franz Szabo
Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies, University of Alberta, "The Fateful Crossroad: Aspects
of the Habsburg War Effort in the Seven Years War."

 

Schedule

Tentative Seminar Schedule


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Saturday 7 November
8:30-9:15am
Continental Breakfast

9:15-9:30am
Welcome

9:30-10:30am
Peter H. Wilson Presentation

10:30-11:00am
Discussion

11:00-11:15am
Break
(refreshments)

11:15-12:15pm
Franz Szabo
Presentation


12:15--12:45pm
Discussion

12:45-2:15pm
Lunch

2:15-3:15pm
Michael V. Leggiere Presentation

3:15-3:45pm
Discussion

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

4:00-5:00pm
Plenary Session

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 7 November.