Hi Miles,

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I was not adverse to throwing in a few Milton references to my introductory hour.
Tempting, VERY tempting ! Actually, I probably will work in some Milton, especially since the archetype of the Doomed Prince is quite widespread.

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Another approach with the advanced class is to bring in the American Revolution. There was an ABC special called "Suddenly An Eagle" starring Lee J. Cobb that was a great teaching vehicle for the processes of revolution and counter-revolution. It came out in the bicentennial era; don't know if it is at all available.
I'll see if I can track down a copy of it. The American Revolution might be a good focus for the advanced class, but I am somewhat concerned about the lack of knowledge most of my students will likely have about it - we don't teach that much American history up here anymore in high school, so I can't count on any basic knowledge (outside of Mel Gibson's Patriot ).

One case I do want to look at in the advanced course, and probably touch on in the 2nd year one, is the two Riel Rebellions. I'm in discussions right now with a colleague on looking at Canadian policy towards our First Nations and Metis through a COIN lens, and that will give me a chance to workshop some of our ideas.

Some of the other ones I'm considering are:

  • the 16th century bce nationalist revolt in Egypt (Kahmose and Ahmose)
  • Sertorius
  • Zenobia of Palmyra and the Barracks Emperors period
  • The Maccabean Revolt,
  • Wat Tyler
  • The German Bauernkrieg

Right now, it's still pretty much up in the air, though.

Cheers,

Marc