Are you interested in
learning more about World War I? Here is an
opportunity to understand one of the most significant events of the 20th
century and the catalysts that led to ‘The Great War’. History teacher and scholar Todd Bryda will
give two separate presentations at the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main
Street. The public is invited to
attend.
The first
presentation will take place on Wednesday,
September 13th at 6:30 p.m. Todd
Bryda will discuss the role of imperialism, militarism, and nationalism and how
it impacted the war. He will also discuss
the initial years of the war as well as the effect of technology on this
conflict. The second presentation, which will take place on October 11th,
will focus on the U.S. after it entered the war in 1917.
Todd Bryda is a full-time
history professor at Northwestern Connecticut Community College where he has
been teaching since 1999. Prior to that,
he taught at several other schools including Southern Vermont College in
Bennington. Professor Bryda received his M.A. from the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst.
Both programs will take place at 6:30 in the
Torrington Historical Society Carriage House, 192 Main Street, Torrington. Torrington
Historical Society members are free; there is a suggested donation of $2 for
non-members. For information
on becoming a member, please visit www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
.
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