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HIS 174Spies: History and Culture of Espionage

5 creditsGE CCUndergraduateStudent Option

Analyzes the roles of espionage and intelligence in modern European history with emphasis on major conflicts from the Franco-Prussian War through the Cold War and beyond. Also examines images of spies in popular culture from the early 20th century to the present.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am
Steven Acad 150B. A. ThompsonOpen 57/60

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Bruce Thompson4.7 / 52.4 / 588%162

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