Huntington Times

Marshall University's Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will conclude its fall series with a lecture by Michael Neiberg. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall.

Michael Neiberg is a Professor of History and Chair of War Studies at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He has specialized in studying the First and Second World Wars within a global context.

His lecture, titled “Democracy, Power, and War: the Role of Americans in Foreign Wars,” will examine how American values and interests have influenced U.S. involvement in foreign wars throughout history.

“Dr. Michael Neiberg’s upcoming lecture at Marshall University will offer a profound exploration of the complex legacy of America’s role in foreign conflicts,” said Patricia Proctor, director of the Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy, which sponsors the Amicus Curiae Lecture Series. “His insights will likely prompt reflection on the weight of these wars on our national identity and the enduring impact on the societies involved. I anticipate he will challenge us not only to learn from history but to consider our current and future choices as a global power.”

Neiberg's work has received numerous accolades including the Harry Truman Prize for his book “Potsdam: The End of World War II and the Remaking of Europe.” Additionally, his book “Dance of the Furies: Europe and the Outbreak of World War I” was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the five best books ever written about that war.

The lecture is sponsored by Marshall's Simon Perry Center for Constitutional Democracy with support from the West Virginia Humanities Council. It is free and open to the public.